Start Reggie Virgil or Xavier Smith?
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.
WRReggie VirgilARI
WRXavier SmithLAR · WR108Who to start
Slight leanXavier Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 1.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Reggie Virgil and Xavier Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Reggie Virgil travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Xavier Smith hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Xavier Smith for 1.5 PPR points to Reggie Virgil's 1.2.
Start Xavier Smith on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Virgil | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.2 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.0 |
| Snap share | - | 21% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Reggie Virgil vs Xavier Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Reggie Virgil or Xavier Smith in Week 1?
Start Xavier Smith in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Reggie Virgil's 1.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Reggie Virgil or Xavier Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Xavier Smith for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.2 for Reggie Virgil.
Who has the better matchup, Reggie Virgil or Xavier Smith?
Reggie Virgil plays at LAC (hard) and Xavier Smith hosts SF (medium). Xavier Smith 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.