Start Ja'Marr Chase 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.
WRJa'Marr ChaseCIN · WR2
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR6Who to start
Strong startJa'Marr Chase- Higher Clutch Score this week: 21.3 vs 13.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Ja'Marr Chase and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 21.3 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.0.
Start Ja'Marr Chase on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Chase | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 21.3 | 13.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 18.3 | 15.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 21.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ja'Marr Chase vs Nico Collins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins in Week 1?
Start Ja'Marr Chase in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 21.3 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins?
Our Clutch Score projects Ja'Marr Chase for 21.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.0 for Nico Collins.
Who has the better matchup, Ja'Marr Chase or Nico Collins?
Ja'Marr Chase hosts TB (medium) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). Ja'Marr Chase 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.