Start Luther Burden or Terry McLaurin?
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
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.1 vs 10.8 projected points.
Luther Burden and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Luther Burden travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Terry McLaurin for 11.1 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Start Terry McLaurin on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burden | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.3 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.5 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Luther Burden or Terry McLaurin in Week 1?
Start Terry McLaurin in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.1 PPR points to Luther Burden's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Luther Burden or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Terry McLaurin for 11.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Luther Burden.
Who has the better matchup, Luther Burden or Terry McLaurin?
Luther Burden plays at CAR (hard) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (hard). Luther Burden 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.