Start Jalen Royals or Treylon Burks?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
WRJalen RoyalsKC · WR129
WRTreylon BurksOWAS · WR127Who to start
Clear startJalen Royals- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.8 vs 0.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Jalen Royals and Treylon Burks are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Treylon Burks travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Royals for 1.8 PPR points to Treylon Burks's 0.1.
Start Jalen Royals on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Royals | Burks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jalen Royals vs Treylon Burks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Royals or Treylon Burks in Week 1?
Start Jalen Royals in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.8 PPR points to Treylon Burks's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Royals or Treylon Burks?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Royals for 1.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Treylon Burks.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Royals or Treylon Burks?
Jalen Royals hosts DEN (hard) and Treylon Burks plays at PHI (hard). Treylon Burks draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.