Start Joshua Palmer or Tez 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.
WRJoshua PalmerBUF · WR99
WRTez JohnsonTB · WR66Who to start
Slight leanTez Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.1 vs 1.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Joshua Palmer and Tez Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Joshua Palmer travels to HOU (medium matchup) and Tez Johnson travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tez Johnson for 2.1 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 1.9.
Start Tez Johnson on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Palmer | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.9 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 46% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Joshua Palmer vs Tez Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Joshua Palmer or Tez Johnson in Week 1?
Start Tez Johnson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 2.1 PPR points to Joshua Palmer's 1.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Joshua Palmer or Tez Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Tez Johnson for 2.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.9 for Joshua Palmer.
Who has the better matchup, Joshua Palmer or Tez Johnson?
Joshua Palmer plays at HOU (medium) and Tez Johnson plays at CIN (hard). Joshua Palmer 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.