Start Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston?
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.
WRAlec PierceQIND · WR28
WRQuentin JohnstonLAC · WR34Who to start
Clear startQuentin Johnston- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.2 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Alec Pierce and Quentin Johnston are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Alec Pierce hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Quentin Johnston hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Quentin Johnston for 12.2 PPR points to Alec Pierce's 9.1.
Start Quentin Johnston on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pierce | Johnston |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 12.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.5 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.2 | 12.2 |
| Snap share | 87% | 77% |
| Red-zone touches | 8 | 15 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Alec Pierce vs Quentin Johnston comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston in Week 1?
Start Quentin Johnston in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 12.2 PPR points to Alec Pierce's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston?
Our Clutch Score projects Quentin Johnston for 12.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Alec Pierce.
Who has the better matchup, Alec Pierce or Quentin Johnston?
Alec Pierce hosts BAL (medium) and Quentin Johnston hosts ARI (easy). Quentin Johnston 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.