Start DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua?
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
WRPuka NacuaLAR · WR27Who to start
Strong startPuka Nacua- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.2 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.4 vs 13.5 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and Puka Nacua are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Puka Nacua hosts SF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Puka Nacua for 20.2 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Start Puka Nacua on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Nacua |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 20.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 18.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 12.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 70% |
| 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 Puka Nacua comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua in Week 1?
Start Puka Nacua in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.2 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua?
Our Clutch Score projects Puka Nacua for 20.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Puka Nacua?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Puka Nacua hosts SF (easy). Puka Nacua 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.