Start Jake Browning or Josh 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.
QBJake BrowningTB · QB43
QBJosh JohnsonCIN · QB51Who to start
Strong startJake Browning- Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.5 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.3 vs 0.7 pts/game).
Jake Browning and Josh Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Jake Browning travels to CIN (easy matchup) and Josh Johnson hosts TB (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Browning for 12.5 PPR points to Josh Johnson's 0.8.
Start Jake Browning on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Browning | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 12.5 | 0.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.3 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 11.3 | 5.3 |
| Snap share | 31% | 13% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jake Browning vs Josh Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Browning or Josh Johnson in Week 1?
Start Jake Browning in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 12.5 PPR points to Josh Johnson's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Browning or Josh Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Browning for 12.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.8 for Josh Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Browning or Josh Johnson?
Jake Browning plays at CIN (easy) and Josh Johnson hosts TB (easy). Josh 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.