Start Mike Evans or Terry McLaurin?
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: 15.0 vs 11.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
Mike Evans and Terry McLaurin are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Terry McLaurin travels to PHI (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 11.1.
Start Mike Evans on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Evans | McLaurin |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.0 | 11.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 12.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.9 | 3.4 |
| Snap share | 75% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 1 |
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 Terry McLaurin comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mike Evans or Terry McLaurin in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.0 PPR points to Terry McLaurin's 11.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mike Evans or Terry McLaurin?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.1 for Terry McLaurin.
Who has the better matchup, Mike Evans or Terry McLaurin?
Mike Evans plays at LAR (easy) and Terry McLaurin plays at PHI (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.