Start Jonnu Smith or Noah Fant?
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.
TEJonnu SmithGB · TE34
TENoah FantNO · TE36Who to start
Slight leanNoah Fant- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 1.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Easy).
Jonnu Smith and Noah Fant are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jonnu Smith travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Noah Fant travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Noah Fant for 2.2 PPR points to Jonnu Smith's 1.9.
Start Noah Fant on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Fant |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 2.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.1 | 2.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Snap share | 53% | 39% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jonnu Smith vs Noah Fant comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonnu Smith or Noah Fant in Week 1?
Start Noah Fant in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Jonnu Smith's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonnu Smith or Noah Fant?
Our Clutch Score projects Noah Fant for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Jonnu Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Jonnu Smith or Noah Fant?
Jonnu Smith plays at MIN (hard) and Noah Fant plays at DET (easy). Noah Fant 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.