Start JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquez Valdes-Scantling?
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
WRMarquez Valdes-ScantlingDAL · WR122Who to start
Slight leanJuJu Smith-Schuster- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.8 projected points.
JuJu Smith-Schuster and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. JuJu Smith-Schuster hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling travels to NYG (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects JuJu Smith-Schuster for 2.1 PPR points to Marquez Valdes-Scantling's 1.8.
Start JuJu Smith-Schuster on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith-Schuster | Valdes-Scantling |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.3 | 3.2 |
| Snap share | 54% | 44% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 5 |
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 Marquez Valdes-Scantling comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquez Valdes-Scantling in Week 1?
Start JuJu Smith-Schuster in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Marquez Valdes-Scantling's 1.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquez Valdes-Scantling?
Our Clutch Score projects JuJu Smith-Schuster for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.8 for Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
Who has the better matchup, JuJu Smith-Schuster or Marquez Valdes-Scantling?
JuJu Smith-Schuster hosts DAL (easy) and Marquez Valdes-Scantling plays at NYG (easy). 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.