Start Emeka Egbuka 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 11.6 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.4 vs 13.2 pts/game).
Emeka Egbuka and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Emeka Egbuka travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points to Emeka Egbuka's 11.6.
Start Nico Collins on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Egbuka | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 11.6 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.2 | 15.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.3 | 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 Emeka Egbuka vs Nico Collins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Emeka Egbuka 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 Emeka Egbuka's 11.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Emeka Egbuka or Nico Collins?
Our Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.6 for Emeka Egbuka.
Who has the better matchup, Emeka Egbuka or Nico Collins?
Emeka Egbuka plays at CIN (hard) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). Emeka Egbuka 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.