Start Dak Prescott 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.
QBDak PrescottDAL · QB18
QBGeno SmithNYJ · QB28Who to start
Clear startDak Prescott- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.9 vs 15.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.9 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Dak Prescott and Geno Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dak Prescott travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Geno Smith travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Start Dak Prescott on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Prescott | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.9 | 15.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.9 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.4 | 9.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dak Prescott vs Geno Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dak Prescott or Geno Smith in Week 1?
Start Dak Prescott in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.9 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dak Prescott or Geno Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Dak Prescott for 17.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.1 for Geno Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Dak Prescott or Geno Smith?
Dak Prescott plays at NYG (medium) and Geno Smith plays at TEN (easy). Geno 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.