Start Jaylin Noel or Troy Franklin?
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.
WRJaylin NoelPUPHOU · WR88
WRTroy FranklinDEN · WR29Who to start
Strong startTroy Franklin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.4 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at KC, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Jaylin Noel and Troy Franklin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaylin Noel hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Troy Franklin travels to KC (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Troy Franklin for 5.4 PPR points to Jaylin Noel's 0.1.
Start Troy Franklin on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Noel | Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 5.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.9 | 5.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.0 | 10.4 |
| Snap share | 27% | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 18 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaylin Noel vs Troy Franklin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylin Noel or Troy Franklin in Week 1?
Start Troy Franklin in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 5.4 PPR points to Jaylin Noel's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylin Noel or Troy Franklin?
Our Clutch Score projects Troy Franklin for 5.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Jaylin Noel.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylin Noel or Troy Franklin?
Jaylin Noel hosts BUF (hard) and Troy Franklin plays at KC (easy). Troy Franklin 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.