Start Luther Burden or Zay Flowers?
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
WRZay FlowersOBAL · WR7Who to start
Strong startLuther Burden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.8 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Luther Burden and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Luther Burden travels to CAR (hard matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Luther Burden for 10.8 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Start Luther Burden on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Burden | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.8 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.3 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.5 | 26.0 |
| 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 Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Luther Burden or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start Luther Burden in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 10.8 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Luther Burden or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Luther Burden for 10.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Zay Flowers.
Who has the better matchup, Luther Burden or Zay Flowers?
Luther Burden plays at CAR (hard) and Zay Flowers plays at IND (easy). Zay Flowers 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.