Start Jonnu Smith or Noah Gray?
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 GrayKC · TE57Who to start
Clear startNoah Gray- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 1.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DEN, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jonnu Smith and Noah Gray are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jonnu Smith travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Noah Gray for 3.6 PPR points to Jonnu Smith's 1.9.
Start Noah Gray on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Gray |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 3.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.1 | 3.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.0 | 2.4 |
| Snap share | 53% | 52% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 1 |
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 Gray comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonnu Smith or Noah Gray in Week 1?
Start Noah Gray in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Jonnu Smith's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonnu Smith or Noah Gray?
Our Clutch Score projects Noah Gray for 3.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Jonnu Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Jonnu Smith or Noah Gray?
Jonnu Smith plays at MIN (hard) and Noah Gray hosts DEN (medium). Noah Gray 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.