Start DeVonta Smith 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.
WRDeVonta SmithPHI · WR46
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8Who to start
Slight leanNico Collins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 13.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.4 vs 13.5 pts/game).
DeVonta Smith and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points to DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Start Nico Collins on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.1 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.5 | 15.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.3 | 21.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 DeVonta Smith vs Nico Collins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DeVonta Smith 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 DeVonta Smith's 13.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins?
Our Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.1 for DeVonta Smith.
Who has the better matchup, DeVonta Smith or Nico Collins?
DeVonta Smith hosts WAS (medium) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). DeVonta Smith 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.