Start Demond Claiborne or Kaleb 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.
RBDemond ClaiborneOMIN · RB87
RBKaleb JohnsonGB · RB81Who to start
Clear startKaleb Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 0.0 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Out.
Demond Claiborne and Kaleb Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Demond Claiborne hosts GB (medium matchup) and Kaleb Johnson travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kaleb Johnson for 1.6 PPR points to Demond Claiborne's 0.0.
Start Kaleb Johnson on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Claiborne | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.0 | 1.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.5 | 1.9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Demond Claiborne vs Kaleb Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Demond Claiborne or Kaleb Johnson in Week 1?
Start Kaleb Johnson in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Demond Claiborne's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Demond Claiborne or Kaleb Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Kaleb Johnson for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Demond Claiborne.
Who has the better matchup, Demond Claiborne or Kaleb Johnson?
Demond Claiborne hosts GB (medium) and Kaleb Johnson plays at MIN (hard). Demond Claiborne 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.