Start Ja'Tavion Sanders or Jonnu Smith?
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.
TEJa'Tavion SandersCAR · TE49
TEJonnu SmithGB · TE34Who to start
Slight leanJonnu Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.9 vs 1.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (2.1 vs 1.5 pts/game).
Ja'Tavion Sanders and Jonnu Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Ja'Tavion Sanders hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Jonnu Smith travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonnu Smith for 1.9 PPR points to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 1.4.
Start Jonnu Smith on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Sanders | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 2.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Snap share | 49% | 53% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ja'Tavion Sanders vs Jonnu Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Tavion Sanders or Jonnu Smith in Week 1?
Start Jonnu Smith in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.9 PPR points to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Tavion Sanders or Jonnu Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonnu Smith for 1.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Ja'Tavion Sanders.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Tavion Sanders or Jonnu Smith?
Ja'Tavion Sanders hosts CHI (medium) and Jonnu Smith plays at MIN (hard). Ja'Tavion Sanders 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.