Start Luke McCaffrey 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.
WRLuke McCaffreyWAS · WR102
WRTez JohnsonTB · WR65Who to start
Clear startTez Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.0 vs 0.5 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (2.3 vs 0.5 pts/game).
Luke McCaffrey and Tez Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Luke McCaffrey travels to PHI (hard matchup) and Tez Johnson travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tez Johnson for 2.0 PPR points to Luke McCaffrey's 0.5.
Start Tez Johnson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCaffrey | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 0.5 | 2.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 0.5 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| Snap share | 31% | 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 Luke McCaffrey vs Tez Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Luke McCaffrey or Tez Johnson in Week 1?
Start Tez Johnson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.0 PPR points to Luke McCaffrey's 0.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Luke McCaffrey or Tez Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Tez Johnson for 2.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.5 for Luke McCaffrey.
Who has the better matchup, Luke McCaffrey or Tez Johnson?
Luke McCaffrey plays at PHI (hard) and Tez Johnson plays at CIN (hard). Luke McCaffrey 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.