Start Theo Wease 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.
WRTheo WeaseMIA · WR133
WRXavier SmithLAR · WR109Who to start
Clear startTheo Wease- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.1 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.0 vs 1.4 pts/game).
Theo Wease and Xavier Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Theo Wease travels to LV (medium matchup) and Xavier Smith hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Theo Wease for 4.1 PPR points to Xavier Smith's 1.5.
Start Theo Wease on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wease | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.1 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.0 | 1.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.6 | 3.0 |
| Snap share | 32% | 21% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Theo Wease vs Xavier Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Theo Wease or Xavier Smith in Week 1?
Start Theo Wease in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 4.1 PPR points to Xavier Smith's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Theo Wease or Xavier Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Theo Wease for 4.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Xavier Smith.
Who has the better matchup, Theo Wease or Xavier Smith?
Theo Wease plays at LV (medium) and Xavier Smith hosts SF (medium). Theo Wease 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.