Start Dillon Gabriel or Josh 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.
QBDillon GabrielCLE · QB40
QBJosh JohnsonCIN · QB51Who to start
Slight leanJosh Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.8 vs 0.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
Dillon Gabriel and Josh Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Dillon Gabriel travels to JAX (medium matchup) and Josh Johnson hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Johnson for 0.8 PPR points to Dillon Gabriel's 0.7.
Start Josh Johnson on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gabriel | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 5.3 |
| Snap share | 40% | 13% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Dillon Gabriel vs Josh Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Dillon Gabriel or Josh Johnson in Week 1?
Start Josh Johnson in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.8 PPR points to Dillon Gabriel's 0.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Dillon Gabriel or Josh Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Johnson for 0.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.7 for Dillon Gabriel.
Who has the better matchup, Dillon Gabriel or Josh Johnson?
Dillon Gabriel plays at JAX (medium) and Josh Johnson hosts TB (easy). Josh 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.