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Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Luther Burden III?

Week 7 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.

WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR3
25.2Clutch · Wk 7vs KC
WRLuther Burden IIICHI · WR24
14.1Clutch · Wk 7vs NE

Who to start

Strong start
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 25.2 vs 14.1 projected points.
  • Stronger baseline projection (24.3 vs 12.6 projected points).

Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Luther Burden III are a Week 7 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts KC (hard matchup) and Luther Burden III hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 25.2 PPR points to Luther Burden III's 14.1.

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

StatSmith-NjigbaIII
Clutch Score (Wk 7)25.214.1
Baseline proj (week)24.312.6
Points / game (season)28.013.9
Snap share85%60%
Red-zone touches1211

Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Luther Burden III comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Luther Burden III in Week 7?

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 25.2 PPR points to Luther Burden III's 14.1.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Luther Burden III?

Our Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 25.2 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 14.1 for Luther Burden III.

Who has the better matchup, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Luther Burden III?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts KC (hard) and Luther Burden III hosts NE (medium). Luther Burden III draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.

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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.