Start Chris Olave 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.
WRChris OlaveNO · WR11
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR6Who to start
Slight leanChris Olave- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 13.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
Chris Olave and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chris Olave travels to DET (medium matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chris Olave for 13.6 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.0.
Start Chris Olave on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Olave | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.2 | 21.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 Chris Olave vs Nico Collins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chris Olave or Nico Collins in Week 1?
Start Chris Olave in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.6 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Olave or Nico Collins?
Our Clutch Score projects Chris Olave for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.0 for Nico Collins.
Who has the better matchup, Chris Olave or Nico Collins?
Chris Olave plays at DET (medium) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). Chris Olave 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.