Start Jake Ferguson 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.
TEJake FergusonDAL · TE40
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE46Who to start
Strong startJake Ferguson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.3 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (9.4 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Jake Ferguson and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jake Ferguson travels to NYG (medium matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start Jake Ferguson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Ferguson | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.3 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.4 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jake Ferguson vs Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Ferguson or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Jake Ferguson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.3 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Ferguson or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Ferguson for 9.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Ferguson or Theo Johnson?
Jake Ferguson plays at NYG (medium) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Jake Ferguson 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.