Start Malik Nabers 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.
WRMalik NabersNYG · WR26
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8Who to start
Clear startMalik Nabers- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.8 vs 13.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
Malik Nabers and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Malik Nabers hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Nabers for 14.8 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.6.
Start Malik Nabers on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Nabers | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.9 | 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 Malik Nabers vs Nico Collins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Nabers or Nico Collins in Week 1?
Start Malik Nabers in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 14.8 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Nabers or Nico Collins?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Nabers for 14.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for Nico Collins.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Nabers or Nico Collins?
Malik Nabers hosts DAL (easy) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). Malik Nabers 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.