Start Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett?
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.
QBGeno SmithNYJ · QB28
QBJacoby BrissettARI · QB14Who to start
Strong startGeno Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.1 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.1 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Geno Smith and Jacoby Brissett are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Jacoby Brissett travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 15.1 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Start Geno Smith on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Brissett |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.1 | 8.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.3 | 16.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Geno Smith vs Jacoby Brissett comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett in Week 1?
Start Geno Smith in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.1 PPR points to Jacoby Brissett's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett?
Our Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 15.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Jacoby Brissett.
Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Jacoby Brissett?
Geno Smith plays at TEN (easy) and Jacoby Brissett plays at LAC (hard). Geno 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.