Start Calvin Austin 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.
WRCalvin AustinNYG · WR72
WRTez JohnsonTB · WR65Who to start
Slight leanCalvin Austin- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.9 vs 2.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Easy).
Calvin Austin and Tez Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy matchup) and Tez Johnson travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Calvin Austin for 2.9 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.0.
Start Calvin Austin on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Austin | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 53% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Calvin Austin vs Tez Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Calvin Austin or Tez Johnson in Week 1?
Start Calvin Austin in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.9 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Calvin Austin or Tez Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Calvin Austin for 2.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.0 for Tez Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Calvin Austin or Tez Johnson?
Calvin Austin hosts DAL (easy) and Tez Johnson plays at CIN (hard). Calvin Austin 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.