Start Dalton Schultz 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.8 vs 7.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
Dalton Schultz and Juwan Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Juwan Johnson travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Start Juwan Johnson on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 14.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 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 1?
Start Juwan Johnson in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 8.8 PPR points to Dalton Schultz's 7.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.8 for Dalton Schultz.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Juwan Johnson?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (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.