Start Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Tua Tagovailoa is not projected to play this week, so Geno Smith is the only one who can score.
Geno Smith and Tua Tagovailoa are a Week 7 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith hosts MIA (easy matchup) and Tua Tagovailoa is not projected to play. The Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 15.3 PPR points to Tua Tagovailoa's 0.0.
Start Geno Smith on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Tagovailoa |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 15.3 | 0.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.0 | - |
| Points / game (season) | 15.3 | 0.4 |
| Snap share | 100% | 1% |
| 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 Tua Tagovailoa comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa in Week 7?
Start Geno Smith in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.3 PPR points to Tua Tagovailoa's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa?
Our Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 15.3 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.0 for Tua Tagovailoa.
Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Tua Tagovailoa?
Geno Smith hosts MIA (easy) and Tua Tagovailoa hosts SF (medium). 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.