Start George Pickens 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.
WRGeorge PickensDAL · WR61
WRMike EvansSF · WR14Who to start
Slight leanGeorge Pickens- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 15.0 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 13.1 pts/game).
George Pickens and Mike Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. George Pickens travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points to Mike Evans's 15.0.
Start George Pickens on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pickens | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 15.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | 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 George Pickens vs Mike Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Pickens or Mike Evans in Week 1?
Start George Pickens in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Mike Evans's 15.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Pickens or Mike Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 15.0 for Mike Evans.
Who has the better matchup, George Pickens or Mike Evans?
George Pickens plays at NYG (easy) 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.