Start Kendrick Bourne 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.6 vs 2.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (4.6 vs 2.3 pts/game).
Kendrick Bourne and Tez Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Kendrick Bourne travels to LAC (hard matchup) and Tez Johnson travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kendrick Bourne for 3.6 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.1.
Start Kendrick Bourne on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Bourne | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.6 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.6 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 57% | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Kendrick Bourne vs Tez Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Kendrick Bourne or Tez Johnson in Week 1?
Start Kendrick Bourne in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.6 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Kendrick Bourne or Tez Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Kendrick Bourne for 3.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for Tez Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Kendrick Bourne or Tez Johnson?
Kendrick Bourne plays at LAC (hard) and Tez Johnson plays at CIN (hard). Kendrick Bourne draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.