Start DeVonta Smith or Jameson Williams?
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
WRJameson WilliamsDET · WR44Who to start
Clear startDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.1 vs 11.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.5 vs 12.1 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and Jameson Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Jameson Williams hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points to Jameson Williams's 11.3.
Start DeVonta Smith on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 11.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 12.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| 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 Jameson Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Jameson Williams in Week 1?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.1 PPR points to Jameson Williams's 11.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Jameson Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.3 for Jameson Williams.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Jameson Williams?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Jameson Williams hosts NO (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.