Start Jalen Tolbert or Tez 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.
WRJalen TolbertMIA · WR111
WRTez JohnsonTB · WR65Who to start
Slight leanJalen Tolbert- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 2.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Medium).
Jalen Tolbert and Tez Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Jalen Tolbert travels to LV (medium matchup) and Tez Johnson travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jalen Tolbert for 2.1 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.0.
Start Jalen Tolbert on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Tolbert | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.6 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 52% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jalen Tolbert vs Tez Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jalen Tolbert or Tez Johnson in Week 1?
Start Jalen Tolbert in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jalen Tolbert or Tez Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jalen Tolbert for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.0 for Tez Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Jalen Tolbert or Tez Johnson?
Jalen Tolbert plays at LV (medium) and Tez Johnson plays at CIN (hard). Jalen Tolbert 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.