Start Daniel Bellinger or Jonnu Smith?
Week 7 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.
TEDaniel BellingerTEN · TE52
TEJonnu SmithGB · TE57Who to start
Slight leanJonnu Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 2.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Daniel Bellinger and Jonnu Smith are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Daniel Bellinger hosts CLE (medium matchup) and Jonnu Smith travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonnu Smith for 2.6 PPR points to Daniel Bellinger's 2.1.
Start Jonnu Smith on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bellinger | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 2.1 | 2.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.3 | 2.2 |
| Snap share | 43% | 28% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Daniel Bellinger vs Jonnu Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Bellinger or Jonnu Smith in Week 7?
Start Jonnu Smith in Week 7, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to Daniel Bellinger's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Bellinger or Jonnu Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonnu Smith for 2.6 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 2.1 for Daniel Bellinger.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Bellinger or Jonnu Smith?
Daniel Bellinger hosts CLE (medium) and Jonnu Smith plays at DET (easy). Jonnu Smith draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.