Start Christian Watson 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.
WRChristian WatsonGB · WR2
WRDeVonta SmithPHI · WR46Who to start
Clear startDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.1 vs 10.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.5 vs 12.2 pts/game).
Christian Watson and DeVonta Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Christian Watson travels to MIN (hard matchup) and DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points to Christian Watson's 10.7.
Start DeVonta Smith on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Watson | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.7 | 13.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 13.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.7 | 8.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Christian Watson vs DeVonta Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian Watson or DeVonta Smith in Week 1?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.1 PPR points to Christian Watson's 10.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian Watson or DeVonta Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.7 for Christian Watson.
Who has the better matchup, Christian Watson or DeVonta Smith?
Christian Watson plays at MIN (hard) and DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium). DeVonta Smith 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.