Start Emeka Egbuka 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.
WREmeka EgbukaTB · WR30
WRMike EvansSF · WR14Who to start
Clear startMike Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 11.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Emeka Egbuka and Mike Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Emeka Egbuka travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points to Emeka Egbuka's 11.6.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Egbuka | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.6 | 15.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.2 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.3 | 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 Emeka Egbuka vs Mike Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Emeka Egbuka 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 Emeka Egbuka's 11.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Emeka Egbuka or Mike Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.6 for Emeka Egbuka.
Who has the better matchup, Emeka Egbuka or Mike Evans?
Emeka Egbuka plays at CIN (hard) 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.