Start Luther Burden or Tee Higgins?
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.
WRLuther BurdenCHI · WR36
WRTee HigginsCIN · WR41Who to start
Clear startTee Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.7 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.2 vs 12.3 pts/game).
Luther Burden and Tee Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Luther Burden travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 12.7 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Start Tee Higgins on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burden | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 12.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.3 | 13.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Luther Burden vs Tee Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Luther Burden or Tee Higgins in Week 1?
Start Tee Higgins in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.7 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Luther Burden or Tee Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 12.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Luther Burden.
Who has the better matchup, Luther Burden or Tee Higgins?
Luther Burden plays at CAR (hard) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium). Tee Higgins 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.