Start Malik Benson or Tez Johnson?
Week 7 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
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.1 vs 0.8 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (5.5 vs 0.8 projected points).
Malik Benson and Tez Johnson are a Week 7 start/sit call at wide receiver. Malik Benson hosts LAR (hard matchup) and Tez Johnson travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tez Johnson for 5.1 PPR points to Malik Benson's 0.8.
Start Tez Johnson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Benson | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 0.8 | 5.1 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 0.8 | 5.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 0.3 | 5.0 |
| Snap share | 12% | 34% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Malik Benson vs Tez Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Malik Benson or Tez Johnson in Week 7?
Start Tez Johnson in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 5.1 PPR points to Malik Benson's 0.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Benson or Tez Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Tez Johnson for 5.1 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 0.8 for Malik Benson.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Benson or Tez Johnson?
Malik Benson hosts LAR (hard) and Tez Johnson plays at CAR (hard). Malik Benson draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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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.