Start Luke Musgrave 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.
TELuke MusgravePUPGB · TE52
TEMitchell EvansCAR · TE53Who to start
Slight leanMitchell Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.9 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CHI, Medium).
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Luke Musgrave and Mitchell Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Luke Musgrave travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mitchell Evans for 0.9 PPR points to Luke Musgrave's 0.1.
Start Mitchell Evans on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Musgrave | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 0.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.9 | 0.9 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 43% | 37% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Luke Musgrave vs Mitchell Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Luke Musgrave or Mitchell Evans in Week 1?
Start Mitchell Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 0.9 PPR points to Luke Musgrave's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Luke Musgrave or Mitchell Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Mitchell Evans for 0.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Luke Musgrave.
Who has the better matchup, Luke Musgrave or Mitchell Evans?
Luke Musgrave plays at MIN (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.