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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 · WR6
14.7Clutch · Wk 1vs NE
WRTetairoa McMillanCAR · WR32
15.1Clutch · Wk 1vs CHI

Who to start

Slight lean
Tetairoa McMillan
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.1 vs 14.7 projected points.
  • Better matchup (vs CHI, Easy).

Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Tetairoa McMillan are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard matchup) and Tetairoa McMillan hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tetairoa McMillan for 15.1 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.

Start Tetairoa McMillan on the softer matchup.

This week, side by side

StatSmith-NjigbaMcMillan
Clutch Score (Wk 1)14.715.1
Baseline proj / game16.713.1
Points / game (season)26.210.5
Snap share90%0%
Red-zone touches31

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.

Frequently asked

Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tetairoa McMillan in Week 1?

Start Tetairoa McMillan in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.1 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.

Who is projected to score more this week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tetairoa McMillan?

Our Clutch Score projects Tetairoa McMillan for 15.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.

Who has the better matchup, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Tetairoa McMillan?

Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard) and Tetairoa McMillan hosts CHI (easy). Tetairoa McMillan 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.