Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba 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.
WRJaxon Smith-NjigbaSEA · WR6
WRMike EvansSF · WR14Who to start
Slight leanMike Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 14.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Mike Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (hard matchup) and Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points to Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Smith-Njigba | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.7 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 26.2 | 16.9 |
| Snap share | 90% | 75% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaxon Smith-Njigba vs Mike Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaxon Smith-Njigba 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 14.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Mike Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 14.7 for Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Who has the better matchup, Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Mike Evans?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba hosts NE (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.