Start Joshua Palmer 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.
WRJoshua PalmerBUF · WR100
WRTreylon BurksQWAS · WR128Who to start
Slight leanJoshua Palmer- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.7 vs 1.7 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Joshua Palmer and Treylon Burks are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Joshua Palmer travels to HOU (hard matchup) and Treylon Burks travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Joshua Palmer for 1.7 PPR points to Treylon Burks's 1.7.
Start Joshua Palmer on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Palmer | Burks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.4 | 3.6 |
| Snap share | 46% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Joshua Palmer vs Treylon Burks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joshua Palmer or Treylon Burks in Week 1?
Start Joshua Palmer in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.7 PPR points to Treylon Burks's 1.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joshua Palmer or Treylon Burks?
Our Clutch Score projects Joshua Palmer for 1.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.7 for Treylon Burks.
Who has the better matchup, Joshua Palmer or Treylon Burks?
Joshua Palmer plays at HOU (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.