Start DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase?
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
WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR83Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 13.5 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and Ja'Marr Chase are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Chase |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 17.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 Ja'Marr Chase comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium). 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.