Start Geno Smith or Jayden Daniels?
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
QBJayden DanielsWAS · QB13Who to start
Strong startJayden Daniels- Higher Clutch Score this week: 20.5 vs 15.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (18.2 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Geno Smith and Jayden Daniels are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Jayden Daniels travels to PHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Start Jayden Daniels on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Daniels |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.1 | 20.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 18.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.3 | 17.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
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 Jayden Daniels comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Geno Smith or Jayden Daniels in Week 1?
Start Jayden Daniels in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 20.5 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Jayden Daniels?
Our Clutch Score projects Jayden Daniels for 20.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.1 for Geno Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Jayden Daniels?
Geno Smith plays at TEN (easy) and Jayden Daniels plays at PHI (easy). 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.