Start Nico Collins 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.
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8
WRTee HigginsCIN · WR41Who to start
Slight leanNico Collins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 12.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.4 vs 13.2 pts/game).
Nico Collins and Tee Higgins are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points to Tee Higgins's 12.7.
Start Nico Collins on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Collins | Higgins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.6 | 12.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.4 | 13.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.2 | 8.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 Nico Collins vs Tee Higgins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Nico Collins or Tee Higgins in Week 1?
Start Nico Collins in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.6 PPR points to Tee Higgins's 12.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Nico Collins or Tee Higgins?
Our Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 12.7 for Tee Higgins.
Who has the better matchup, Nico Collins or Tee Higgins?
Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard) and Tee Higgins hosts TB (medium). Tee Higgins 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.