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.
Who to start
Slight lean- 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
| Stat | Smith | Shough |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.1 | 14.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 15.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 9.3 | 25.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
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.