Start DeVonta Smith or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
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
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR6Who to start
Clear startJaxon Smith-Njigba- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.7 vs 13.5 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 14.7 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Smith-Njigba |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 26.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1?
Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.7 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 14.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (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.