Start Josh Oliver or Mitchell 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.
TEJosh OliverQMIN · TE46
TEMitchell EvansQCAR · TE51Who to start
Slight leanJosh Oliver- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 1.5 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Josh Oliver and Mitchell Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard matchup) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Oliver for 1.5 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 1.5.
Start Josh Oliver on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Oliver | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.7 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 46% | 37% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Oliver vs Mitchell Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Oliver or Mitchell Evans in Week 1?
Start Josh Oliver in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 1.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Oliver or Mitchell Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Oliver for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.5 for Mitchell Evans.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Oliver or Mitchell Evans?
Josh Oliver hosts GB (hard) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium). Mitchell 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.