Start George Pickens 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.
WRGeorge PickensDAL · WR61
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8Who to start
Clear startGeorge Pickens- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.5 vs 13.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at NYG, Easy).
George Pickens and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. George Pickens travels to NYG (easy matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.6.
Start George Pickens on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pickens | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.5 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 15.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | 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 George Pickens vs Nico Collins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start George Pickens or Nico Collins in Week 1?
Start George Pickens in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.5 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, George Pickens or Nico Collins?
Our Clutch Score projects George Pickens for 15.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for Nico Collins.
Who has the better matchup, George Pickens or Nico Collins?
George Pickens plays at NYG (easy) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). George Pickens 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.