Start Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson?

Week 8 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.

TEDalton SchultzHOU · TE18

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

TEJuwan JohnsonNO · TE22

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

Who to start

Only option

Dalton Schultz

Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.9 vs 8.3 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (8.9 vs 8.3 projected points).

Dalton Schultz and Juwan Johnson are a Week 8 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz is on a bye and Juwan Johnson is on a bye.

Start Dalton Schultz on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	Schultz	Johnson
Baseline proj (week)	8.9	8.3
Points / game (season)	9.3	9.6
Snap share	58%	66%
Red-zone touches	4	6

Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dalton Schultz vs Juwan Johnson comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson in Week 8?

Start Dalton Schultz in Week 8, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.9 PPR points to Juwan Johnson's 8.3.

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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.