Start Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston?
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.
WRJosh DownsIND · WR42
WRQuentin JohnstonLAC · WR32Who to start
Slight leanJosh Downs- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.5 vs 10.3 projected points.
Josh Downs and Quentin Johnston are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Quentin Johnston hosts ARI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 10.5 PPR points to Quentin Johnston's 10.3.
Start Josh Downs on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Downs | Johnston |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 10.1 | 9.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.5 | 12.2 |
| Snap share | 58% | 77% |
| Red-zone touches | 14 | 15 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Downs vs Quentin Johnston comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston in Week 1?
Start Josh Downs in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.5 PPR points to Quentin Johnston's 10.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Downs for 10.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.3 for Quentin Johnston.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Downs or Quentin Johnston?
Josh Downs hosts BAL (medium) and Quentin Johnston hosts ARI (medium). Quentin Johnston 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.