Start Chris Olave 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.
WRChris OlaveNO · WR5
WRMike EvansSF · WR14Who to start
Clear startMike Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Chris Olave and Mike Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Olave travels to DET (medium matchup) and Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points to Chris Olave's 13.9.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Olave | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 15.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.9 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.2 | 16.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 Chris Olave vs Mike Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chris Olave or Mike Evans in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.0 PPR points to Chris Olave's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Olave or Mike Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for Chris Olave.
Who has the better matchup, Chris Olave or Mike Evans?
Chris Olave plays at DET (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.