Start Elijah Higgins or Jonnu Smith?
Week 7 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.
TEElijah HigginsARI · TE50
TEJonnu SmithGB · TE57Who to start
Clear startJonnu Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.6 vs 1.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Elijah Higgins and Jonnu Smith are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Elijah Higgins hosts DEN (medium matchup) and Jonnu Smith travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonnu Smith for 2.6 PPR points to Elijah Higgins's 1.6.
Start Jonnu Smith on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Higgins | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| Snap share | 39% | 28% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 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 7?
Start Jonnu Smith in Week 7, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.6 PPR points to Elijah Higgins's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Elijah Higgins or Jonnu Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonnu Smith for 2.6 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 1.6 for Elijah Higgins.
Who has the better matchup, Elijah Higgins or Jonnu Smith?
Elijah Higgins hosts DEN (medium) and Jonnu Smith plays at DET (easy). Jonnu Smith draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.