Start Evan Engram or Theo 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.
TEEvan EngramDEN · TE28
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE18Who to start
Clear startTheo Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.6 vs 3.3 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs DAL, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Evan Engram and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Evan Engram travels to KC (hard matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Theo Johnson for 4.6 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.3.
Start Theo Johnson on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Engram | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.3 | 4.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.4 | 8.5 |
| Snap share | 42% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 10 | 13 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Evan Engram vs Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Evan Engram or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Theo Johnson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 4.6 PPR points to Evan Engram's 3.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Evan Engram or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Theo Johnson for 4.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 3.3 for Evan Engram.
Who has the better matchup, Evan Engram or Theo Johnson?
Evan Engram plays at KC (hard) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Theo 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.