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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.

WRLuther BurdenCHI · WR36
10.8Clutch · Wk 1@ CAR
WRTerry McLaurinWAS · WR82
11.1Clutch · Wk 1@ PHI

Who to start

Slight lean
Terry McLaurin
  • 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

StatBurdenMcLaurin
Clutch Score (Wk 1)10.811.1
Baseline proj / game12.312.6
Points / game (season)9.53.4
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches01

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.