Start Davante Adams 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.
WRDavante AdamsLAR · WR64
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8Who to start
Clear startNico Collins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 12.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.4 vs 11.3 pts/game).
Davante Adams and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Start Nico Collins on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.5 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.3 | 15.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 21.2 |
| Snap share | 54% | 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 Davante Adams vs Nico Collins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or Nico Collins in Week 1?
Start Nico Collins in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.6 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Nico Collins?
Our Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.5 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Nico Collins?
Davante Adams hosts SF (easy) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). 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.