Start Ladd McConkey 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.
WRLadd McConkeyQLAC · WR12
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8Who to start
Slight leanLadd McConkey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 13.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Ladd McConkey and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.6.
Start Ladd McConkey on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McConkey | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.4 | 15.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 19.2 | 21.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ladd McConkey vs Nico Collins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ladd McConkey or Nico Collins in Week 1?
Start Ladd McConkey in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ladd McConkey or Nico Collins?
Our Clutch Score projects Ladd McConkey for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for Nico Collins.
Who has the better matchup, Ladd McConkey or Nico Collins?
Ladd McConkey hosts ARI (easy) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). Ladd McConkey 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.