Start David Njoku 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
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.8 vs 3.9 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 3.4 pts/game).
David Njoku and Juwan Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. David Njoku hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Juwan Johnson travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Start Juwan Johnson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Njoku | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.9 | 8.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.8 | 14.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long David Njoku vs Juwan Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Njoku or Juwan Johnson in Week 1?
Start Juwan Johnson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.8 PPR points to David Njoku's 3.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Njoku or Juwan Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.9 for David Njoku.
Who has the better matchup, David Njoku or Juwan Johnson?
David Njoku hosts ARI (easy) and Juwan Johnson plays at DET (medium). David Njoku 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.