Start Nico Collins 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.
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8
WRParker WashingtonJAX · WR27Who to start
Clear startNico Collins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.0 vs 11.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.4 vs 12.5 pts/game).
Nico Collins and Parker Washington are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.0 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Start Nico Collins on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Collins | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.0 | 11.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.4 | 12.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.1 | 11.5 |
| Snap share | 77% | 61% |
| Red-zone touches | 17 | 13 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Nico Collins vs Parker Washington comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Nico Collins or Parker Washington in Week 1?
Start Nico Collins in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.0 PPR points to Parker Washington's 11.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Nico Collins or Parker Washington?
Our Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 11.7 for Parker Washington.
Who has the better matchup, Nico Collins or Parker Washington?
Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard) and Parker Washington hosts CLE (hard). Nico Collins 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.