Start Nico Collins or Tetairoa McMillan?
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: 15.1 vs 13.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CHI, Easy).
Nico Collins and Tetairoa McMillan are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Tetairoa McMillan hosts CHI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tetairoa McMillan for 15.1 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.6.
Start Tetairoa McMillan on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Collins | McMillan |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.6 | 15.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.4 | 13.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.2 | 10.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 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 Nico Collins vs Tetairoa McMillan comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Nico Collins or Tetairoa McMillan in Week 1?
Start Tetairoa McMillan in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.1 PPR points to Nico Collins's 13.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Nico Collins or Tetairoa McMillan?
Our Clutch Score projects Tetairoa McMillan for 15.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.6 for Nico Collins.
Who has the better matchup, Nico Collins or Tetairoa McMillan?
Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard) and Tetairoa McMillan hosts CHI (easy). Tetairoa McMillan 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.