Start Josh Johnson or Riley Leonard?
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.
QBJosh JohnsonCIN · QB50
QBRiley LeonardIND · QB48Who to start
Slight leanJosh Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 0.9 vs 0.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Josh Johnson and Riley Leonard are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Johnson hosts TB (easy matchup) and Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Johnson for 0.9 PPR points to Riley Leonard's 0.7.
Start Josh Johnson on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.3 | 6.4 |
| Snap share | 13% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Josh Johnson vs Riley Leonard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Johnson or Riley Leonard in Week 1?
Start Josh Johnson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 0.9 PPR points to Riley Leonard's 0.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Johnson or Riley Leonard?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Johnson for 0.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.7 for Riley Leonard.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Johnson or Riley Leonard?
Josh Johnson hosts TB (easy) and Riley Leonard hosts BAL (medium). Josh Johnson 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.