Start DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers?
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
WRZay FlowersOBAL · WR7Who to start
Strong startDeVonta Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.1 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
DeVonta Smith and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Start DeVonta Smith on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 26.0 |
| 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 Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start DeVonta Smith in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 13.1 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects DeVonta Smith for 13.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Zay Flowers.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Zay Flowers?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Zay Flowers plays at IND (easy). Zay Flowers 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.