Start DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
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
WRGeorge PickensDAL · WR61Who to start
Clear startGeorge Pickens- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 13.5 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and George Pickens are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and George Pickens travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Start George Pickens on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Pickens |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 15.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 5.8 |
| 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 George Pickens comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or George Pickens in Week 1?
Start George Pickens in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and George Pickens plays at NYG (easy). George Pickens 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.