Start Emmett Johnson or Ray Davis?
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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Slight leanEmmett Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.5 vs 3.4 projected points.
Emmett Johnson and Ray Davis are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Emmett Johnson hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Ray Davis travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Emmett Johnson for 3.5 PPR points to Ray Davis's 3.4.
Start Emmett Johnson on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Davis |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 3.8 |
| Snap share | - | 11% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 11 |
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 Ray Davis comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Emmett Johnson or Ray Davis in Week 1?
Start Emmett Johnson in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.5 PPR points to Ray Davis's 3.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Emmett Johnson or Ray Davis?
Our Clutch Score projects Emmett Johnson for 3.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.4 for Ray Davis.
Who has the better matchup, Emmett Johnson or Ray Davis?
Emmett Johnson hosts DEN (hard) and Ray Davis plays at HOU (hard). Emmett 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.