Start Cade Otton 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.
TECade OttonTB · TE24
TEJuwan JohnsonNO · TE7Who to start
Slight leanJuwan Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.8 vs 8.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 7.2 pts/game).
Cade Otton and Juwan Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Cade Otton travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Juwan Johnson travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Start Juwan Johnson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Otton | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.6 | 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 Cade Otton vs Juwan Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Cade Otton or Juwan Johnson in Week 1?
Start Juwan Johnson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.8 PPR points to Cade Otton's 8.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Cade Otton or Juwan Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.3 for Cade Otton.
Who has the better matchup, Cade Otton or Juwan Johnson?
Cade Otton plays at CIN (easy) and Juwan Johnson plays at DET (medium). Cade Otton 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.