Start Juwan Johnson or Mason 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.
TEJuwan JohnsonNO · TE7
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE49Who to start
Clear startJuwan Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.8 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 5.7 pts/game).
Juwan Johnson and Mason Taylor are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Juwan Johnson travels to DET (medium matchup) and Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Start Juwan Johnson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.8 | 6.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 5.7 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.4 | 1.8 |
| 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 Mason Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Juwan Johnson or Mason Taylor in Week 1?
Start Juwan Johnson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.8 PPR points to Mason Taylor's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Juwan Johnson or Mason Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Mason Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Juwan Johnson or Mason Taylor?
Juwan Johnson plays at DET (medium) and Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy). Mason Taylor 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.