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Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Puka Nacua?

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.

WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR2
15.0Clutch · Wk 1vs NE
WRPuka NacuaLAR · WR1
19.0Clutch · Wk 1vs SF

Who to start

Strong start
Puka Nacua
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 19.0 vs 15.0 projected points.
  • Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
  • Stronger baseline projection (18.4 vs 16.7 pts/game).

This week, side by side

StatSmith-NjigbaNacua
Clutch Score (Wk 1)15.019.0
Baseline proj / game16.718.4
Points / game (season)21.223.4
Snap share78%68%
Red-zone touches1717

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Puka Nacua 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.