Start Amon-Ra St. 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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.3 vs 15.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (16.5 vs 13.1 pts/game).
Amon-Ra St. Brown and Mike Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Amon-Ra St. Brown hosts NO (hard matchup) and Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Amon-Ra St. Brown for 15.3 PPR points to Mike Evans's 15.0.
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brown | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.3 | 15.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.5 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.7 | 16.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 75% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Mike Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Mike Evans in Week 1?
Start Amon-Ra St. Brown in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.3 PPR points to Mike Evans's 15.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Mike Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Amon-Ra St. Brown for 15.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.0 for Mike Evans.
Who has the better matchup, Amon-Ra St. Brown or Mike Evans?
Amon-Ra St. Brown hosts NO (hard) 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.