Start Geno Smith or Jalen Hurts?
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
QBJalen HurtsPHI · QB8Who to start
Strong startJalen Hurts- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.3 vs 15.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Geno Smith and Jalen Hurts are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Start Jalen Hurts on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Hurts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.1 | 19.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 18.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.3 | 24.7 |
| 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 Jalen Hurts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Geno Smith or Jalen Hurts in Week 1?
Start Jalen Hurts in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.3 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Jalen Hurts?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Hurts for 19.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.1 for Geno Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Jalen Hurts?
Geno Smith plays at TEN (easy) and Jalen Hurts hosts WAS (medium). 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.