Start CeeDee Lamb 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.
WRCeeDee LambDAL · WR20
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR6Who to start
Clear startCeeDee Lamb- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.1 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
CeeDee Lamb and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. CeeDee Lamb travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 17.1 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.
Start CeeDee Lamb on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Lamb | Smith-Njigba |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.1 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | 26.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long CeeDee Lamb vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1?
Start CeeDee Lamb in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 17.1 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, CeeDee Lamb or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Our Clutch Score projects CeeDee Lamb for 17.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Who has the better matchup, CeeDee Lamb or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
CeeDee Lamb plays at NYG (easy) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard). CeeDee Lamb 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.