Start Colby Parkinson or Theo 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.
TEColby ParkinsonLAR · TE17
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE18Who to start
Slight leanColby Parkinson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.2 vs 4.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs SF, Easy).
Colby Parkinson and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Colby Parkinson for 5.2 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.6.
Start Colby Parkinson on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Parkinson | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Snap share | 59% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 20 | 13 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Colby Parkinson vs Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Colby Parkinson or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Colby Parkinson in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 5.2 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Colby Parkinson or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Colby Parkinson for 5.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.6 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Colby Parkinson or Theo Johnson?
Colby Parkinson hosts SF (easy) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Colby Parkinson 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.