Start Isiah Pacheco or Kaleb 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.
RBIsiah PachecoIRDET · RB71
RBKaleb JohnsonGB · RB81Who to start
Clear startKaleb Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 0.1 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Isiah Pacheco and Kaleb Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard matchup) and Kaleb Johnson travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kaleb Johnson for 1.6 PPR points to Isiah Pacheco's 0.1.
Start Kaleb Johnson on the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Pacheco | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.2 | 1.9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Isiah Pacheco vs Kaleb Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Isiah Pacheco or Kaleb Johnson in Week 1?
Start Kaleb Johnson in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to Isiah Pacheco's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Isiah Pacheco or Kaleb Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Kaleb Johnson for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Isiah Pacheco.
Who has the better matchup, Isiah Pacheco or Kaleb Johnson?
Isiah Pacheco hosts NO (hard) and Kaleb Johnson plays at MIN (hard). Isiah Pacheco 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.