Start Geno Smith or Justin Herbert?

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 · QB23

13.9Clutch · Wk 1@ TEN

QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB10

18.3Clutch · Wk 1vs ARI

Who to start

Strong start

Justin Herbert

Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.3 vs 13.9 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (17.4 vs 13.1 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Smith	Herbert
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	13.9	18.3
Baseline proj / game	13.1	17.4
Points / game (season)	12.7	18.7
Snap share	97%	97%
Red-zone touches	6	12

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 Justin Herbert comparison.

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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.