Start Daniel Bellinger or Mitchell 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.
TEDaniel BellingerTEN · TE43
TEMitchell EvansQCAR · TE51Who to start
Slight leanDaniel Bellinger- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Daniel Bellinger and Mitchell Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Daniel Bellinger for 2.1 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 1.5.
Start Daniel Bellinger on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bellinger | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.4 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 48% | 37% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Daniel Bellinger vs Mitchell Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Daniel Bellinger or Mitchell Evans in Week 1?
Start Daniel Bellinger in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Daniel Bellinger or Mitchell Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Daniel Bellinger for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Mitchell Evans.
Who has the better matchup, Daniel Bellinger or Mitchell Evans?
Daniel Bellinger hosts NYJ (hard) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium). Mitchell 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.