Start Mike Evans or Parker Washington?
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 · WR74
WRParker WashingtonJAX · WR27Who to start
Clear startMike Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.3 vs 11.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (13.1 vs 12.5 pts/game).
Mike Evans and Parker Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 14.3 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Evans | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.3 | 11.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 12.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| Snap share | 65% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 13 |
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 Parker Washington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mike Evans or Parker Washington in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.3 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mike Evans or Parker Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 14.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.7 for Parker Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Mike Evans or Parker Washington?
Mike Evans plays at LAR (easy) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (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.