Start Chris Olave or DeVonta 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.
WRChris OlaveNO · WR11
WRDeVonta SmithPHI · WR13Who to start
Clear startDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 13.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Chris Olave and DeVonta Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Olave travels to DET (medium matchup) and DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 15.4 PPR points to Chris Olave's 13.6.
Start DeVonta Smith on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Olave | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.2 | 8.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chris Olave vs DeVonta Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chris Olave or DeVonta Smith in Week 1?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to Chris Olave's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Olave or DeVonta Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for Chris Olave.
Who has the better matchup, Chris Olave or DeVonta Smith?
Chris Olave plays at DET (medium) and DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium). Chris Olave 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.