Start Juwan Johnson or Kyle Pitts?
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.
TEJuwan JohnsonNO · TE22
TEKyle PittsATL · TE8Who to start
Slight leanJuwan Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.7 vs 8.7 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Easy).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Juwan Johnson and Kyle Pitts are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Juwan Johnson travels to DET (easy matchup) and Kyle Pitts travels to PIT (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.7 PPR points to Kyle Pitts's 8.7.
Start Juwan Johnson on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Pitts |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.7 | 8.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 10.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.4 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Juwan Johnson vs Kyle Pitts comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Juwan Johnson or Kyle Pitts in Week 1?
Start Juwan Johnson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 8.7 PPR points to Kyle Pitts's 8.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Juwan Johnson or Kyle Pitts?
Our Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.7 for Kyle Pitts.
Who has the better matchup, Juwan Johnson or Kyle Pitts?
Juwan Johnson plays at DET (easy) and Kyle Pitts plays at PIT (medium). Juwan 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.