Start Geno Smith or Kirk Cousins?
Week 7 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 · QB27
QBKirk CousinsLV · QB36Who to start
Clear startKirk Cousins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.3 vs 15.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Geno Smith and Kirk Cousins are a Week 7 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Kirk Cousins hosts LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kirk Cousins for 16.3 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.3.
Start Kirk Cousins on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Cousins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 15.3 | 16.3 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.0 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.3 | 19.5 |
| Snap share | 100% | 98% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Geno Smith vs Kirk Cousins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Geno Smith or Kirk Cousins in Week 7?
Start Kirk Cousins in Week 7, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 16.3 PPR points to Geno Smith's 15.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Kirk Cousins?
Our Clutch Score projects Kirk Cousins for 16.3 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 15.3 for Geno Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Kirk Cousins?
Geno Smith hosts MIA (easy) and Kirk Cousins hosts LAR (easy). Geno Smith draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.