Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Rome Odunze?
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 · WR6
WRRome OdunzeCHI · WR52Who to start
Strong startJaxon Smith-Njigba- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.7 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.7 vs 12.2 pts/game).
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Rome Odunze are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard matchup) and Rome Odunze travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 14.7 PPR points to Rome Odunze's 10.8.
Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith-Njigba | Odunze |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.7 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 26.2 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 90% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 0 |
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 Rome Odunze comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Rome Odunze in Week 1?
Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.7 PPR points to Rome Odunze's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Rome Odunze?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaxon Smith-Njigba for 14.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Rome Odunze.
Who has the better matchup, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Rome Odunze?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard) and Rome Odunze plays at CAR (hard). Jaxon Smith-Njigba 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.