Start Garrett Wilson or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
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.
WRGarrett WilsonNYJ · WR23
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR6Who to start
Slight leanGarrett Wilson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.2 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
Garrett Wilson and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Garrett Wilson travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Garrett Wilson for 15.2 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.
Start Garrett Wilson on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wilson | Smith-Njigba |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.2 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.2 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.9 | 26.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Garrett Wilson vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Garrett Wilson or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1?
Start Garrett Wilson in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.2 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Garrett Wilson or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Our Clutch Score projects Garrett Wilson for 15.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Who has the better matchup, Garrett Wilson or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Garrett Wilson plays at TEN (easy) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard). Garrett Wilson 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.