Joshua Palmer vs Tez Johnson
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other in Week 8. Here is the head-to-head on this week's Clutch Score, the next few weeks of projections and 2026 stats so far, with our verdict on who to roster.
Who to roster
Strong edge · 95% confident
Tez Johnson- Projects more over Weeks 8-11: 4.2 vs 3.1 pts/game
- More opportunity: 38% snap share, 4 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: WR73 vs WR86
Joshua Palmer and Tez Johnson are a Week 8 roster decision at wide receiver. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections are nearly even: Tez Johnson at 4.2 PPR points per game to Joshua Palmer's 3.1. This week's Clutch Score has Tez Johnson at 4.2 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 3.4.
So far in 2026 Tez Johnson has carried the heavier workload (38% snap share, 18 touches to Joshua Palmer's 11), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Joshua Palmer has scored more per game this season (5.5 to 5.0 PPR across 5 and 7 games). For the rest of the 2026 season, Tez Johnson is the clear pick on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Palmer | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| Position rank | WR88 | WR80 |
| Opponent | vs BAL | vs ATL |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | 27.7 | 34.8 |
| Points / game | 5.5 | 5.0 |
| Games played | 5 | 7 |
| Scoring rank | WR86 | WR73 |
| Snap share | 37% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 4 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Points are PPR. Clutch Score adjusts this week's projection for matchup, Vegas and injury; the weeks ahead leave out a bye.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Joshua Palmer or Tez Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Joshua Palmer or Tez Johnson for the rest of 2026?
Tez Johnson is a clear call over Joshua Palmer from Week 8 on, on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Joshua Palmer or Tez Johnson?
Tez Johnson projects for 4.2 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 3.1 for Joshua Palmer. Bye weeks are left out of both.
Who has scored more this season, Joshua Palmer or Tez Johnson?
Tez Johnson has 35 PPR points in 2026 (5.0 per game over 7 games), to 28 for Joshua Palmer (5.5 per game over 5).
Who should I start in Week 8, Joshua Palmer or Tez Johnson?
Tez Johnson has the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, 4.2 PPR points to 3.4 for Joshua Palmer, after adjusting for matchup, Vegas and injury.
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