Start Elijah Higgins or Mitchell 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.
TEElijah HigginsARI · TE45
TEMitchell EvansQCAR · TE51Who to start
Slight leanElijah Higgins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 1.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Elijah Higgins and Mitchell Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Elijah Higgins travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Elijah Higgins for 2.0 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 1.5.
Start Elijah Higgins on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Higgins | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.4 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 41% | 37% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Elijah Higgins vs Mitchell Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Elijah Higgins or Mitchell Evans in Week 1?
Start Elijah Higgins in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Elijah Higgins or Mitchell Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Elijah Higgins for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Mitchell Evans.
Who has the better matchup, Elijah Higgins or Mitchell Evans?
Elijah Higgins plays at LAC (hard) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium). Mitchell 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.