Start Luke McCaffrey 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 0.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (2.0 vs 0.5 pts/game).
Luke McCaffrey and Treylon Burks are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Luke McCaffrey travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Treylon Burks travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Treylon Burks for 1.6 PPR points to Luke McCaffrey's 0.4.
Start Treylon Burks on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCaffrey | Burks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.7 | 3.6 |
| Snap share | 31% | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Luke McCaffrey vs Treylon Burks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Luke McCaffrey or Treylon Burks in Week 1?
Start Treylon Burks in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Luke McCaffrey's 0.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Luke McCaffrey or Treylon Burks?
Our Clutch Score projects Treylon Burks for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.4 for Luke McCaffrey.
Who has the better matchup, Luke McCaffrey or Treylon Burks?
Luke McCaffrey plays at PHI (hard) and Treylon Burks plays at PHI (hard). Luke McCaffrey 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.