Start Jaylen Wright 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.
RBJaylen WrightMIA · RB75
RBKaleb JohnsonGB · RB81Who to start
Slight leanJaylen Wright- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.2 vs 1.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LV, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (2.6 vs 1.9 pts/game).
Jaylen Wright and Kaleb Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jaylen Wright travels to LV (medium matchup) and Kaleb Johnson travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jaylen Wright for 2.2 PPR points to Kaleb Johnson's 1.6.
Start Jaylen Wright on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Wright | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.6 | 1.9 |
| Points / game (season) | -0.1 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jaylen Wright vs Kaleb Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jaylen Wright or Kaleb Johnson in Week 1?
Start Jaylen Wright in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.2 PPR points to Kaleb Johnson's 1.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jaylen Wright or Kaleb Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Jaylen Wright for 2.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.6 for Kaleb Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Jaylen Wright or Kaleb Johnson?
Jaylen Wright plays at LV (medium) and Kaleb Johnson plays at MIN (hard). Jaylen Wright 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.