Start DeVonta Smith or Rome Odunze?
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
WRRome OdunzeCHI · WR52Who to start
Clear startDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.1 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.5 vs 12.2 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and Rome Odunze are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Rome Odunze travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points to Rome Odunze's 10.8.
Start DeVonta Smith on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Odunze |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Rome Odunze comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Rome Odunze 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 Rome Odunze's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Rome Odunze?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Rome Odunze.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Rome Odunze?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Rome Odunze plays at CAR (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.