Start JuJu Smith-Schuster or Kevin Austin?
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.
WRJuJu Smith-SchusterNYG · WR83
WRKevin AustinNO · WR121Who to start
Slight leanJuJu Smith-Schuster- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kevin Austin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. JuJu Smith-Schuster hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Kevin Austin travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects JuJu Smith-Schuster for 2.1 PPR points to Kevin Austin's 1.9.
Start JuJu Smith-Schuster on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith-Schuster | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Snap share | 54% | 42% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long JuJu Smith-Schuster vs Kevin Austin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start JuJu Smith-Schuster or Kevin Austin in Week 1?
Start JuJu Smith-Schuster in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Kevin Austin's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, JuJu Smith-Schuster or Kevin Austin?
Our Clutch Score projects JuJu Smith-Schuster for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Kevin Austin.
Who has the better matchup, JuJu Smith-Schuster or Kevin Austin?
JuJu Smith-Schuster hosts DAL (easy) and Kevin Austin plays at DET (medium). JuJu Smith-Schuster 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.