Start A.J. Brown or Nico Collins?
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
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8Who to start
Strong startNico Collins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 0.3 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
A.J. Brown and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. A.J. Brown travels to SEA (medium matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Start Nico Collins on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.3 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.8 | 15.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 21.2 |
| Snap share | 44% | 0% |
| 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 Nico Collins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start A.J. Brown or Nico Collins in Week 1?
Start Nico Collins in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.6 PPR points to A.J. Brown's 0.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, A.J. Brown or Nico Collins?
Our Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.3 for A.J. Brown.
Who has the better matchup, A.J. Brown or Nico Collins?
A.J. Brown plays at SEA (medium) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). A.J. Brown 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.