Start Brady Cook or Josh Johnson?
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.
QBBrady CookNYJ · QB48
QBJosh JohnsonCIN · QB51Who to start
Strong startBrady Cook- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.5 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.1 vs 0.7 pts/game).
Brady Cook and Josh Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Brady Cook travels to TEN (medium matchup) and Josh Johnson hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brady Cook for 7.5 PPR points to Josh Johnson's 0.8.
Start Brady Cook on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Cook | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.5 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.1 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.1 | 5.3 |
| Snap share | 63% | 13% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brady Cook vs Josh Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brady Cook or Josh Johnson in Week 1?
Start Brady Cook in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.5 PPR points to Josh Johnson's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brady Cook or Josh Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Brady Cook for 7.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Josh Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Brady Cook or Josh Johnson?
Brady Cook plays at TEN (medium) and Josh Johnson hosts TB (easy). Josh Johnson 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.