Start Mike Evans 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.
WRMike EvansSF · WR14
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8Who to start
Clear startMike Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 13.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Mike Evans and Nico Collins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.6.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Evans | Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.0 | 13.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 15.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.9 | 21.2 |
| Snap share | 75% | 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 Mike Evans vs Nico Collins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mike Evans or Nico Collins in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.0 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mike Evans or Nico Collins?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for Nico Collins.
Who has the better matchup, Mike Evans or Nico Collins?
Mike Evans plays at LAR (easy) and Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard). Mike 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.