Start DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson?
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
WRJustin JeffersonMIN · WR3Who to start
Clear startJustin Jefferson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.2 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.7 vs 13.5 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and Justin Jefferson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Justin Jefferson hosts GB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 14.2 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Start Justin Jefferson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 14.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 14.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 31.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
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 Justin Jefferson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson in Week 1?
Start Justin Jefferson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.2 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Jefferson for 14.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Justin Jefferson?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Justin Jefferson hosts GB (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.