Start Mike Evans or Zay Flowers?
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
WRZay FlowersOBAL · WR7Who to start
Strong startMike Evans- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.0 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Mike Evans and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Mike Evans travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Start Mike Evans on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Evans | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.0 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 13.1 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.9 | 26.0 |
| 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 Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mike Evans or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start Mike Evans in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 15.0 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mike Evans or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Evans for 15.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Zay Flowers.
Who has the better matchup, Mike Evans or Zay Flowers?
Mike Evans plays at LAR (easy) and Zay Flowers plays at IND (easy). 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.