Start Juwan Johnson or Oronde Gadsden?
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
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26Who to start
Slight leanOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 8.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
Juwan Johnson and Oronde Gadsden are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Juwan Johnson travels to DET (medium matchup) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Juwan Johnson's 8.8.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Gadsden |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.8 | 9.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.4 | 5.2 |
| 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 Oronde Gadsden comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Juwan Johnson or Oronde Gadsden in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Juwan Johnson's 8.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Juwan Johnson or Oronde Gadsden?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.8 for Juwan Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Juwan Johnson or Oronde Gadsden?
Juwan Johnson plays at DET (medium) and Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy). Oronde Gadsden 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.