Start Jake Tonges 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 TongesSF · TE29
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE18Who to start
Slight leanJake Tonges- Higher Clutch Score this week: 4.4 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Medium).
Jake Tonges and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Jake Tonges travels to LAR (medium matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jake Tonges for 4.4 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start Jake Tonges on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tonges | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.5 | 8.5 |
| Snap share | 36% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 13 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jake Tonges vs Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jake Tonges or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Jake Tonges in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 4.4 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jake Tonges or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jake Tonges for 4.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Jake Tonges or Theo Johnson?
Jake Tonges plays at LAR (medium) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Jake Tonges 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.