Start DJ Giddens or Ty 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.
RBDJ GiddensOIND · RB86
RBTy JohnsonOBUF · RB70Who to start
Slight leanDJ Giddens- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.1 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
DJ Giddens and Ty Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. DJ Giddens hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Ty Johnson travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects DJ Giddens for 0.1 PPR points to Ty Johnson's 0.1.
Start DJ Giddens on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Giddens | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 3.3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long DJ Giddens vs Ty Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start DJ Giddens or Ty Johnson in Week 1?
Start DJ Giddens in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 0.1 PPR points to Ty Johnson's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, DJ Giddens or Ty Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects DJ Giddens for 0.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Ty Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, DJ Giddens or Ty Johnson?
DJ Giddens hosts BAL (medium) and Ty Johnson plays at HOU (hard). DJ Giddens 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.