Start Davante Adams 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.
WRDavante AdamsLAR · WR64
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR6Who to start
Clear startJaxon Smith-Njigba- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 12.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.7 vs 11.3 pts/game).
Davante Adams and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 14.7 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Smith-Njigba |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.5 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.3 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 26.2 |
| Snap share | 54% | 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 Davante Adams vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams 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 Davante Adams's 12.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 14.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.5 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Davante Adams hosts SF (easy) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard). 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.