Start Davante Adams 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.
WRDavante AdamsLAR · WR64
WRDeVonta SmithPHI · WR46Who to start
Slight leanDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.1 vs 12.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.5 vs 11.3 pts/game).
Davante Adams and DeVonta Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup) and DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Start DeVonta Smith on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.3 | 13.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 8.3 |
| Snap share | 54% | 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 Davante Adams vs DeVonta Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or DeVonta Smith in Week 1?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.1 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or DeVonta Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.5 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or DeVonta Smith?
Davante Adams hosts SF (easy) and DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium). Davante Adams 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.