Start Deshaun Watson 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.
QBDeshaun WatsonCLE · QB20
QBGeno SmithNYJ · QB28Who to start
Strong startGeno Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.1 vs 5.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.1 vs 6.0 pts/game).
Deshaun Watson and Geno Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Deshaun Watson travels to JAX (hard matchup) and Geno Smith travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 15.1 PPR points to Deshaun Watson's 5.3.
Start Geno Smith on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Watson | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.3 | 15.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.0 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.0 | 9.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Deshaun Watson vs Geno Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Deshaun Watson or Geno Smith in Week 1?
Start Geno Smith in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.1 PPR points to Deshaun Watson's 5.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Deshaun Watson or Geno Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 15.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 5.3 for Deshaun Watson.
Who has the better matchup, Deshaun Watson or Geno Smith?
Deshaun Watson plays at JAX (hard) 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.