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Start Geno Smith or Tyler Shough?

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
15.1Clutch · Wk 1@ TEN
QBTyler ShoughNO · QB6
14.4Clutch · Wk 1@ DET

Who to start

Slight lean
Geno Smith
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.1 vs 14.4 projected points.
  • Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).

Geno Smith and Tyler Shough are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Geno Smith travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Tyler Shough travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 15.1 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.

Start Geno Smith on the softer matchup.

This week, side by side

StatSmithShough
Clutch Score (Wk 1)15.114.4
Baseline proj / game13.115.9
Points / game (season)9.325.2
Snap share0%0%
Red-zone touches11

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 Tyler Shough comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Geno Smith or Tyler Shough in Week 1?

Start Geno Smith in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.1 PPR points to Tyler Shough's 14.4.

Who is projected to score more this week, Geno Smith or Tyler Shough?

Our Clutch Score projects Geno Smith for 15.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.4 for Tyler Shough.

Who has the better matchup, Geno Smith or Tyler Shough?

Geno Smith plays at TEN (easy) and Tyler Shough plays at DET (hard). 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.