Start Jordan James or Ty 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.
RBJordan JamesOSF · RB84
RBTy JohnsonOBUF · RB70Who to start
Slight leanTy Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.1 vs 0.0 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.3 vs 1.8 pts/game).
Jordan James and Ty Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jordan James travels to LAR (hard matchup) and Ty Johnson travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ty Johnson for 0.1 PPR points to Jordan James's 0.0.
Start Ty Johnson on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | James | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.8 | 3.3 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jordan James vs Ty Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jordan James or Ty Johnson in Week 1?
Start Ty Johnson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 0.1 PPR points to Jordan James's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jordan James or Ty Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Ty Johnson for 0.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.0 for Jordan James.
Who has the better matchup, Jordan James or Ty Johnson?
Jordan James plays at LAR (hard) and Ty Johnson plays at HOU (hard). Jordan James 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.