Start DeVonta Smith or Emeka Egbuka?
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.
WRDeVonta SmithPHI · WR46
WREmeka EgbukaTB · WR30Who to start
Clear startDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.1 vs 11.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
DeVonta Smith and Emeka Egbuka are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Emeka Egbuka travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points to Emeka Egbuka's 11.6.
Start DeVonta Smith on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Egbuka |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 11.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 13.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 11.3 |
| 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 Emeka Egbuka comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Emeka Egbuka in Week 1?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.1 PPR points to Emeka Egbuka's 11.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Emeka Egbuka?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.6 for Emeka Egbuka.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Emeka Egbuka?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Emeka Egbuka plays at CIN (hard). DeVonta 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.