Start Ted Hurst or Troy Franklin?
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.
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WRTroy FranklinDEN · WR31Who to start
Clear startTed Hurst- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.3 vs 3.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.8 vs 3.9 pts/game).
Ted Hurst and Troy Franklin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ted Hurst travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Troy Franklin travels to KC (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ted Hurst for 5.3 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 3.6.
Start Ted Hurst on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hurst | Franklin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.3 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.8 | 3.9 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 10.4 |
| Snap share | - | 60% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 18 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ted Hurst vs Troy Franklin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ted Hurst or Troy Franklin in Week 1?
Start Ted Hurst in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.3 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 3.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ted Hurst or Troy Franklin?
Our Clutch Score projects Ted Hurst for 5.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.6 for Troy Franklin.
Who has the better matchup, Ted Hurst or Troy Franklin?
Ted Hurst plays at CIN (hard) and Troy Franklin plays at KC (medium). Troy Franklin 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.