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 · QB28
QBJustin HerbertLAC · QB21Who to start
Strong startJustin Herbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.8 vs 15.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (17.4 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Geno Smith and Justin Herbert are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Start Justin Herbert on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Herbert |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.1 | 19.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.3 | 14.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 3 |
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.
Frequently asked
Should I start Geno Smith or Justin Herbert in Week 1?
Start Justin Herbert in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 19.8 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Justin Herbert?
Our Clutch Score projects Justin Herbert for 19.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.1 for Geno Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Justin Herbert?
Geno Smith plays at TEN (easy) and Justin Herbert hosts ARI (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.