Start Tim Patrick 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.
WRTim PatrickQNYJ · WR100
WRXavier SmithLAR · WR108Who to start
Slight leanXavier Smith- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 0.8 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Tim Patrick and Xavier Smith are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Tim Patrick travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Xavier Smith hosts SF (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Xavier Smith for 1.5 PPR points to Tim Patrick's 0.8.
Start Xavier Smith on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Patrick | Smith |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.8 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Snap share | 31% | 21% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Tim Patrick vs Xavier Smith comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Tim Patrick or Xavier Smith in Week 1?
Start Xavier Smith in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Tim Patrick's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Tim Patrick or Xavier Smith?
Our Clutch Score projects Xavier Smith for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Tim Patrick.
Who has the better matchup, Tim Patrick or Xavier Smith?
Tim Patrick plays at TEN (easy) and Xavier Smith hosts SF (medium). Tim Patrick 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.