Start Davante Adams 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.
WRDavante AdamsLAR · WR64
WRMike EvansSF · WR14Who to start
Clear startMike Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 12.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.1 vs 11.3 pts/game).
Davante Adams and Mike Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup) and Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.3 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 16.9 |
| Snap share | 54% | 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 Davante Adams vs Mike Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or Mike Evans in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.0 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Mike Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.5 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Mike Evans?
Davante Adams hosts SF (easy) 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.