Start Elijah Higgins or Jonnu Smith?
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.
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TEJonnu SmithGB · TE34Who to start
Slight leanElijah Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 1.9 projected points.
Elijah Higgins and Jonnu Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Elijah Higgins travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Jonnu Smith travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Higgins for 2.0 PPR points to Jonnu Smith's 1.9.
Start Elijah Higgins on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Higgins | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.5 | 2.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.4 | 5.0 |
| Snap share | 41% | 53% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Elijah Higgins vs Jonnu Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Elijah Higgins or Jonnu Smith in Week 1?
Start Elijah Higgins in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Jonnu Smith's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Elijah Higgins or Jonnu Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Higgins for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Jonnu Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Elijah Higgins or Jonnu Smith?
Elijah Higgins plays at LAC (hard) and Jonnu Smith plays at MIN (hard). Elijah Higgins 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.