Start Brenton Strange or Juwan 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.
TEBrenton StrangeJAX · TE13
TEJuwan JohnsonNO · TE7Who to start
Slight leanJuwan Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.8 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
Brenton Strange and Juwan Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard matchup) and Juwan Johnson travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Start Juwan Johnson on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Strange | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.5 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.3 | 14.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Brenton Strange vs Juwan Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Brenton Strange or Juwan Johnson in Week 1?
Start Juwan Johnson in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 8.8 PPR points to Brenton Strange's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Brenton Strange or Juwan Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Brenton Strange.
Who has the better matchup, Brenton Strange or Juwan Johnson?
Brenton Strange hosts CLE (hard) and Juwan Johnson plays at DET (medium). Juwan 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.