Start Jalen Royals or Tez Johnson?
Week 7 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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.7 vs 5.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (6.3 vs 5.5 projected points).
Jalen Royals and Tez Johnson are a Week 7 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Royals travels to SEA (hard matchup) and Tez Johnson travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Royals for 5.7 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 5.1.
Start Jalen Royals on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Royals | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 6.3 | 5.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 2.5 | 5.0 |
| Snap share | 33% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jalen Royals vs Tez Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Royals or Tez Johnson in Week 7?
Start Jalen Royals in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.7 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 5.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Royals or Tez Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Royals for 5.7 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 5.1 for Tez Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Royals or Tez Johnson?
Jalen Royals plays at SEA (hard) and Tez Johnson plays at CAR (hard). Tez Johnson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.