Start Chris Olave 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.
WRChris OlaveNO · WR5
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR6Who to start
Slight leanJaxon Smith-Njigba- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.7 vs 13.9 pts/game).
Chris Olave and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Olave travels to DET (medium matchup) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 14.7 PPR points to Chris Olave's 13.9.
Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Olave | Smith-Njigba |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.9 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.2 | 26.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chris Olave or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1?
Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.7 PPR points to Chris Olave's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Olave or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 14.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for Chris Olave.
Who has the better matchup, Chris Olave or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Chris Olave plays at DET (medium) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard). 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.