Start Dalton Schultz 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.8 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.9 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Dalton Schultz and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Dalton Schultz for 7.8 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start Dalton Schultz on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Schultz | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.8 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.9 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.5 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
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 Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dalton Schultz or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Dalton Schultz in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.8 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dalton Schultz or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Dalton Schultz for 7.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Dalton Schultz or Theo Johnson?
Dalton Schultz hosts BUF (hard) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Theo Johnson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.