Start Nico Collins 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.
WRNico CollinsHOU · WR8
WRZay FlowersOBAL · WR7Who to start
Strong startNico Collins- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Nico Collins and Zay Flowers are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Zay Flowers travels to IND (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Start Nico Collins on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Collins | Flowers |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.6 | 0.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.4 | 13.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 21.2 | 26.0 |
| 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 Zay Flowers comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Nico Collins or Zay Flowers in Week 1?
Start Nico Collins in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.6 PPR points to Zay Flowers's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Nico Collins or Zay Flowers?
Our Clutch Score projects Nico Collins for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Zay Flowers.
Who has the better matchup, Nico Collins or Zay Flowers?
Nico Collins hosts BUF (hard) and Zay Flowers plays at IND (easy). Zay Flowers 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.