Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tetairoa McMillan?

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

WRTetairoa McMillanCAR · WR16

13.1Clutch · Wk 1vs CHI

Who to start

Clear start

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 13.1 projected points.
In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Stronger baseline projection (16.7 vs 12.7 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Smith-Njigba	McMillan
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	15.0	13.1
Baseline proj / game	16.7	12.7
Points / game (season)	21.2	12.4
Snap share	78%	87%
Red-zone touches	17	15

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 Tetairoa McMillan 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.