Start DJ Moore 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.

WRDJ MooreBUF · WR9

11.3Clutch · Wk 1@ HOU

WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8

13.6Clutch · Wk 1vs BUF

Who to start

Clear start

Nico Collins

Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 11.3 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (15.4 vs 10.5 pts/game).

DJ Moore and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. DJ Moore travels to HOU (easy matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points to DJ Moore's 11.3.

Start Nico Collins on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	Moore	Collins
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	11.3	13.6
Baseline proj / game	10.5	15.4
Points / game (season)	21.0	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 DJ Moore vs Nico Collins comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start DJ Moore 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 DJ Moore's 11.3.

Who is projected to score more this week, DJ Moore or Nico Collins?

Our Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.3 for DJ Moore.

Who has the better matchup, DJ Moore or Nico Collins?

DJ Moore plays at HOU (easy) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). DJ Moore 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.