Start Marlin Klein 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.
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Slight leanMarlin Klein- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.5 vs 0.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (1.7 vs 0.9 pts/game).
Marlin Klein and Mitchell Evans are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Marlin Klein hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Mitchell Evans hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Marlin Klein for 1.5 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 0.9.
Start Marlin Klein on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Klein | Evans |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.7 | 0.9 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 2.8 |
| Snap share | - | 37% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Marlin Klein vs Mitchell Evans comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Marlin Klein or Mitchell Evans in Week 1?
Start Marlin Klein in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 1.5 PPR points to Mitchell Evans's 0.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Marlin Klein or Mitchell Evans?
Our Clutch Score projects Marlin Klein for 1.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.9 for Mitchell Evans.
Who has the better matchup, Marlin Klein or Mitchell Evans?
Marlin Klein hosts BUF (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.