Start Carnell Tate 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.
WRCarnell TateTEN
WRMike EvansSF · WR74Who to start
Strong startMike Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.3 vs 8.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Carnell Tate and Mike Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Carnell Tate hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 14.3 PPR points to Carnell Tate's 8.6.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tate | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.6 | 14.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.4 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 10.6 |
| Snap share | - | 65% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 8 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Carnell Tate vs Mike Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Carnell Tate or Mike Evans in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.3 PPR points to Carnell Tate's 8.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Carnell Tate or Mike Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 14.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.6 for Carnell Tate.
Who has the better matchup, Carnell Tate or Mike Evans?
Carnell Tate hosts NYJ (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.