Start Josh Johnson or Tyrod Taylor?
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
QBTyrod TaylorGB · QB42Who 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 Tyrod Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at quarterback. Josh Johnson hosts TB (easy matchup) and Tyrod Taylor travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Josh Johnson for 0.9 PPR points to Tyrod Taylor's 0.7.
Start Josh Johnson on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.3 | 10.8 |
| Snap share | 13% | 31% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 3 |
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 Tyrod Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Josh Johnson or Tyrod Taylor 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 Tyrod Taylor's 0.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Josh Johnson or Tyrod Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Josh Johnson for 0.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.7 for Tyrod Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Josh Johnson or Tyrod Taylor?
Josh Johnson hosts TB (easy) and Tyrod Taylor plays at MIN (hard). 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.