Start Brandon Aiyuk or Tez 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.
WRBrandon AiyukDNRSF · WR115
WRTez JohnsonTB · WR123Who to start
Slight leanBrandon Aiyuk- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 2.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.9 vs 2.3 pts/game).
Brandon Aiyuk and Tez Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Brandon Aiyuk travels to LAR (easy matchup) and Tez Johnson travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Brandon Aiyuk for 2.7 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.1.
Start Brandon Aiyuk on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Aiyuk | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.7 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | -0.4 |
| Snap share | - | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 1 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brandon Aiyuk vs Tez Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Tez Johnson in Week 1?
Start Brandon Aiyuk in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brandon Aiyuk or Tez Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Brandon Aiyuk for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for Tez Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Brandon Aiyuk or Tez Johnson?
Brandon Aiyuk plays at LAR (easy) and Tez Johnson plays at CIN (hard). Brandon Aiyuk 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.