Start Davante Adams or Tee Higgins?
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
WRTee HigginsCIN · WR41Who to start
Slight leanTee Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.7 vs 12.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (13.2 vs 11.3 pts/game).
Davante Adams and Tee Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Davante Adams hosts SF (easy matchup) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 12.7 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Start Tee Higgins on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Adams | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.5 | 12.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.3 | 13.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 54% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Tee Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Davante Adams or Tee Higgins in Week 1?
Start Tee Higgins in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.7 PPR points to Davante Adams's 12.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Davante Adams or Tee Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Tee Higgins for 12.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.5 for Davante Adams.
Who has the better matchup, Davante Adams or Tee Higgins?
Davante Adams hosts SF (easy) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium). 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.