Start Bo Nix 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.

QBBo NixDEN · QB7

16.3Clutch · Wk 1@ KC

QBGeno SmithNYJ · QB23

13.9Clutch · Wk 1@ TEN

Who to start

Clear start

Bo Nix

Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.3 vs 13.9 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (17.4 vs 13.1 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Nix	Smith
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	16.3	13.9
Baseline proj / game	17.4	13.1
Points / game (season)	18.6	12.7
Snap share	100%	97%
Red-zone touches	17	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.