Start Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa?
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
QBTua TagovailoaQATL · QB25Who to start
Strong startGeno Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 8.4 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Geno Smith and Tua Tagovailoa are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith travels to TEN (medium matchup) and Tua Tagovailoa travels to PIT (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 13.9 PPR points to Tua Tagovailoa's 8.4.
Start Geno Smith on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Tagovailoa |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 8.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 8.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.7 | 12.5 |
| Snap share | 97% | 96% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 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 Tua Tagovailoa comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa in Week 1?
Start Geno Smith in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Tua Tagovailoa's 8.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa?
Our Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.4 for Tua Tagovailoa.
Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa?
Geno Smith plays at TEN (medium) and Tua Tagovailoa plays at PIT (easy). Tua Tagovailoa 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.