Start DeVonta Smith 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.
WRDeVonta SmithPHI · WR46
WRMike EvansSF · WR14Who to start
Clear startMike Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
DeVonta Smith and Mike Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 16.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 DeVonta Smith vs Mike Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith or Mike Evans in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.0 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Mike Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Mike Evans?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) 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.