Start Ja'Marr Chase or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
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.
WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR83
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR6Who to start
Clear startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 16.7 pts/game).
Ja'Marr Chase and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | Smith-Njigba |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 17.7 | 14.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 26.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 90% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ja'Marr Chase vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 17.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Jaxon Smith-Njigba?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard). Ja'Marr Chase 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.