Start Emmett Johnson or Kimani Vidal?
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.
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Clear startKimani Vidal- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.5 vs 3.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Emmett Johnson and Kimani Vidal are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Emmett Johnson hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Kimani Vidal hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kimani Vidal for 4.5 PPR points to Emmett Johnson's 3.5.
Start Kimani Vidal on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Vidal |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 9.1 |
| Snap share | - | 58% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 31 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Emmett Johnson vs Kimani Vidal comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Emmett Johnson or Kimani Vidal in Week 1?
Start Kimani Vidal in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 4.5 PPR points to Emmett Johnson's 3.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Emmett Johnson or Kimani Vidal?
Our Clutch Score projects Kimani Vidal for 4.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.5 for Emmett Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Emmett Johnson or Kimani Vidal?
Emmett Johnson hosts DEN (hard) and Kimani Vidal hosts ARI (easy). Kimani Vidal 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.