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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 · WR4
18.4Clutch · Wk 1vs TB
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR2
15.0Clutch · Wk 1vs NE

Who to start

Clear start
Ja'Marr Chase
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 18.4 vs 15.0 projected points.
  • Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
  • Stronger baseline projection (18.3 vs 16.7 pts/game).

This week, side by side

StatChaseSmith-Njigba
Clutch Score (Wk 1)18.415.0
Baseline proj / game18.316.7
Points / game (season)19.621.2
Snap share94%78%
Red-zone touches2117

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.

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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.