Start Mike Evans or Rome Odunze?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.3 vs 10.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Mike Evans and Rome Odunze are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Rome Odunze travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 14.3 PPR points to Rome Odunze's 10.8.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Evans | Odunze |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.3 | 10.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.6 | 12.2 |
| Snap share | 65% | 82% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 12 |
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 Rome Odunze comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mike Evans or Rome Odunze in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.3 PPR points to Rome Odunze's 10.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mike Evans or Rome Odunze?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 14.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.8 for Rome Odunze.
Who has the better matchup, Mike Evans or Rome Odunze?
Mike Evans plays at LAR (easy) and Rome Odunze plays at CAR (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.