Start Geno Smith or Jared Goff?
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
QBJared GoffDET · QB16Who to start
Slight leanGeno Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.1 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
Geno Smith and Jared Goff are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Jared Goff hosts NO (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 15.1 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Start Geno Smith on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Goff |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.1 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.3 | 16.4 |
| 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 Jared Goff comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Geno Smith or Jared Goff in Week 1?
Start Geno Smith in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.1 PPR points to Jared Goff's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Jared Goff?
Our Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 15.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jared Goff.
Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Jared Goff?
Geno Smith plays at TEN (easy) and Jared Goff hosts NO (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.