Start DeVonta Smith or Drake London?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.9 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at PIT, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.7 vs 13.5 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and Drake London are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Drake London travels to PIT (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Drake London for 16.9 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Start Drake London on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | London |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 16.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 14.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 5.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 DeVonta Smith vs Drake London comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Drake London in Week 1?
Start Drake London in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.9 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Drake London?
Our Clutch Score projects Drake London for 16.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Drake London?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Drake London plays at PIT (easy). Drake London 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.