Start DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey?
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
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR12Who to start
Slight leanLadd McConkey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
DeVonta Smith and Ladd McConkey are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Start Ladd McConkey on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | McConkey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 19.2 |
| 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 Ladd McConkey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey in Week 1?
Start Ladd McConkey in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey?
Our Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy). Ladd McConkey 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.