Start Isaiah Likely 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.
TEIsaiah LikelyNYG · TE15
TEJuwan JohnsonNO · TE22Who to start
Slight leanIsaiah Likely- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 8.7 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.3 vs 8.3 pts/game).
Isaiah Likely and Juwan Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Juwan Johnson travels to DET (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.0 PPR points to Juwan Johnson's 8.7.
Start Isaiah Likely on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Likely | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.0 | 8.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.3 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 27.8 | 14.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Isaiah Likely vs Juwan Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson in Week 1?
Start Isaiah Likely in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Juwan Johnson's 8.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Isaiah Likely for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.7 for Juwan Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Isaiah Likely or Juwan Johnson?
Isaiah Likely hosts DAL (medium) and Juwan Johnson plays at DET (easy). 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.