Start Juwan Johnson or Pat Freiermuth?
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
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6Who to start
Clear startJuwan Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.8 vs 6.6 projected points.
- Better matchup (at DET, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 7.6 pts/game).
Juwan Johnson and Pat Freiermuth are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Juwan Johnson travels to DET (medium matchup) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Start Juwan Johnson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Freiermuth |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.8 | 6.6 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 7.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 14.4 | 15.6 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 2 |
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 Pat Freiermuth comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Juwan Johnson or Pat Freiermuth in Week 1?
Start Juwan Johnson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.8 PPR points to Pat Freiermuth's 6.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Juwan Johnson or Pat Freiermuth?
Our Clutch Score projects Juwan Johnson for 8.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.6 for Pat Freiermuth.
Who has the better matchup, Juwan Johnson or Pat Freiermuth?
Juwan Johnson plays at DET (medium) and Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard). 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.