Start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
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.
WRAmon-Ra St. BrownDET · WR4
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR6Who to start
Slight leanAmon-Ra St. Brown- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.3 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs NO, Hard).
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Amon-Ra St. Brown hosts NO (hard matchup) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Amon-Ra St. Brown for 15.3 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Smith-Njigba |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.3 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.7 | 26.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1?
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.3 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Our Clutch Score projects Amon-Ra St. Brown for 15.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Who has the better matchup, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Amon-Ra St. Brown hosts NO (hard) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard). Amon-Ra St. 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.