Start A.J. Brown or Mike Evans?
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.
WRA.J. BrownIRNE · WR65
WRMike EvansSF · WR14Who to start
Strong startMike Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
A.J. Brown and Mike Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 15.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.8 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 16.9 |
| Snap share | 44% | 75% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long A.J. Brown vs Mike Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or Mike Evans in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.0 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or Mike Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or Mike Evans?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (medium) and Mike Evans plays at LAR (easy). Mike Evans 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.