Start Troy Franklin or Zachariah Branch?
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.
WRTroy FranklinDEN · WR31
WRZachariah BranchQATLWho to start
Slight leanZachariah Branch- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.2 vs 3.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PIT, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (4.6 vs 3.9 pts/game).
Troy Franklin and Zachariah Branch are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Troy Franklin travels to KC (medium matchup) and Zachariah Branch travels to PIT (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zachariah Branch for 4.2 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 3.6.
Start Zachariah Branch on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Franklin | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.6 | 4.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| 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 Troy Franklin vs Zachariah Branch comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Troy Franklin or Zachariah Branch in Week 1?
Start Zachariah Branch in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.2 PPR points to Troy Franklin's 3.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Troy Franklin or Zachariah Branch?
Our Clutch Score projects Zachariah Branch for 4.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.6 for Troy Franklin.
Who has the better matchup, Troy Franklin or Zachariah Branch?
Troy Franklin plays at KC (medium) and Zachariah Branch plays at PIT (easy). Zachariah Branch 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.