Start James Conner or Kaleb 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.
RBJames ConnerIRARI · RB65
RBKaleb JohnsonGB · RB81Who to start
Clear startKaleb Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.6 vs 0.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
James Conner and Kaleb Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. James Conner travels to LAC (medium matchup) and Kaleb Johnson travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kaleb Johnson for 1.6 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Start Kaleb Johnson on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Conner | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.1 | 1.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.4 | 1.9 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long James Conner vs Kaleb Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start James Conner or Kaleb Johnson in Week 1?
Start Kaleb Johnson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.6 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, James Conner or Kaleb Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Kaleb Johnson for 1.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for James Conner.
Who has the better matchup, James Conner or Kaleb Johnson?
James Conner plays at LAC (medium) and Kaleb Johnson plays at MIN (hard). James Conner 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.