Start Gunnar Helm or Juwan 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.
TEGunnar HelmTEN · TE22
TEJuwan JohnsonNO · TE7Who to start
Clear startJuwan Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.8 vs 6.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 7.7 pts/game).
Gunnar Helm and Juwan Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Juwan Johnson travels to DET (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Start Juwan Johnson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Helm | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.7 | 8.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.7 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 14.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Gunnar Helm vs Juwan Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Gunnar Helm or Juwan Johnson in Week 1?
Start Juwan Johnson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.8 PPR points to Gunnar Helm's 6.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Gunnar Helm or Juwan Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.7 for Gunnar Helm.
Who has the better matchup, Gunnar Helm or Juwan Johnson?
Gunnar Helm hosts NYJ (hard) and Juwan Johnson plays at DET (medium). Juwan 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.