Start Ben Sinnott or Jonnu 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.
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Slight leanJonnu Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.9 vs 1.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Ben Sinnott and Jonnu Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Ben Sinnott travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Jonnu Smith travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonnu Smith for 1.9 PPR points to Ben Sinnott's 1.3.
Start Jonnu Smith on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sinnott | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Snap share | 33% | 53% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ben Sinnott vs Jonnu Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ben Sinnott or Jonnu Smith in Week 1?
Start Jonnu Smith in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 1.9 PPR points to Ben Sinnott's 1.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ben Sinnott or Jonnu Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonnu Smith for 1.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.3 for Ben Sinnott.
Who has the better matchup, Ben Sinnott or Jonnu Smith?
Ben Sinnott plays at PHI (hard) and Jonnu Smith plays at MIN (hard). Ben Sinnott 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.