Start DeVonta Smith or Terry McLaurin?
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
WRTerry McLaurinWAS · WR82Who to start
Clear startDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.1 vs 11.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.5 vs 12.6 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 11.1.
Start DeVonta Smith on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| 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 Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Terry McLaurin 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 Terry McLaurin's 11.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.1 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Terry McLaurin?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (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.