Start Jonnu Smith or Tyler Higbee?
Week 7 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 · TE57
TETyler HigbeeLAR · TE63Who to start
Strong startTyler Higbee- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.0 vs 2.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.8 vs 2.3 projected points).
Jonnu Smith and Tyler Higbee are a Week 7 start/sit call at tight end. Jonnu Smith travels to DET (easy matchup) and Tyler Higbee travels to LV (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tyler Higbee for 11.0 PPR points to Jonnu Smith's 2.6.
Start Tyler Higbee on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Higbee |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 2.6 | 11.0 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 2.3 | 9.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.2 | 7.7 |
| Snap share | 28% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jonnu Smith vs Tyler Higbee comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonnu Smith or Tyler Higbee in Week 7?
Start Tyler Higbee in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.0 PPR points to Jonnu Smith's 2.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonnu Smith or Tyler Higbee?
Our Clutch Score projects Tyler Higbee for 11.0 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 2.6 for Jonnu Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Jonnu Smith or Tyler Higbee?
Jonnu Smith plays at DET (easy) and Tyler Higbee plays at LV (easy). Jonnu Smith draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.