Start Mike Evans or Tee Higgins?
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
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 12.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Mike Evans and Tee Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points to Tee Higgins's 12.7.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Evans | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.0 | 12.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 13.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.9 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 75% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
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 Tee Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mike Evans or Tee Higgins in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.0 PPR points to Tee Higgins's 12.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mike Evans or Tee Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.7 for Tee Higgins.
Who has the better matchup, Mike Evans or Tee Higgins?
Mike Evans plays at LAR (easy) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium). 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.