Start Aaron Rodgers or Geno 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.

QBAaron RodgersPIT · QB18

10.2Clutch · Wk 1vs ATL

QBGeno SmithNYJ · QB23

13.9Clutch · Wk 1@ TEN

Who to start

Strong start

Geno Smith

Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 10.2 projected points.
Better matchup (at TEN, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (13.1 vs 10.4 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Rodgers	Smith
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	10.2	13.9
Baseline proj / game	10.4	13.1
Points / game (season)	14.6	12.7
Snap share	95%	97%
Red-zone touches	3	6

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

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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.