Start Davante Adams or Malik Nabers?
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.
WRDavante AdamsLAR · WR64
WRMalik NabersNYG · WR26Who to start
Clear startMalik Nabers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.8 vs 12.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.9 vs 11.3 pts/game).
Davante Adams and Malik Nabers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup) and Malik Nabers hosts DAL (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Nabers for 14.8 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Start Malik Nabers on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Nabers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.5 | 14.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.3 | 13.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 12.9 |
| Snap share | 54% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Davante Adams vs Malik Nabers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or Malik Nabers in Week 1?
Start Malik Nabers in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.8 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Malik Nabers?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Nabers for 14.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.5 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Malik Nabers?
Davante Adams hosts SF (easy) and Malik Nabers hosts DAL (easy). Davante Adams 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.