Start Emmett Johnson or Zach Charbonnet?
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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RBZach CharbonnetPUPSEA · RB24Who to start
Clear startEmmett Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.5 vs 0.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs PUP.
Emmett Johnson and Zach Charbonnet are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Emmett Johnson hosts DEN (hard matchup) and Zach Charbonnet hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Emmett Johnson for 3.5 PPR points to Zach Charbonnet's 0.1.
Start Emmett Johnson on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Charbonnet |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.5 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 11.3 |
| Snap share | - | 49% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 53 |
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 Zach Charbonnet comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Emmett Johnson or Zach Charbonnet in Week 1?
Start Emmett Johnson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 3.5 PPR points to Zach Charbonnet's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Emmett Johnson or Zach Charbonnet?
Our Clutch Score projects Emmett Johnson for 3.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Zach Charbonnet.
Who has the better matchup, Emmett Johnson or Zach Charbonnet?
Emmett Johnson hosts DEN (hard) and Zach Charbonnet hosts NE (medium). Zach Charbonnet 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.