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 · WR19

14.6Clutch · Wk 1vs WAS

WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR4

18.4Clutch · Wk 1vs TB

Who to start

Strong start

Ja'Marr Chase

Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.4 vs 14.6 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 13.5 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Smith	Chase
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	14.6	18.4
Baseline proj / game	13.5	18.3
Points / game (season)	11.9	19.6
Snap share	89%	94%
Red-zone touches	10	21

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.

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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.