Start A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
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.
WRA.J. BrownIRNE · WR65
WRDeVonta SmithPHI · WR46Who to start
Strong startDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.1 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (medium matchup) and DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Start DeVonta Smith on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 13.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.8 | 13.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 8.3 |
| Snap share | 44% | 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 A.J. Brown vs DeVonta Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith in Week 1?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.1 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or DeVonta Smith?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (medium) and DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium). A.J. Brown 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.