Start Malik Benson 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.
WRMalik BensonLV
WRTez JohnsonTB · WR66Who to start
Clear startMalik Benson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.7 vs 2.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs MIA, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (3.6 vs 2.3 pts/game).
Malik Benson and Tez Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Malik Benson hosts MIA (medium matchup) and Tez Johnson travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Malik Benson for 3.7 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.1.
Start Malik Benson on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Benson | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 3.7 | 2.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.6 | 2.3 |
| Points / game (season) | - | 5.8 |
| Snap share | - | 47% |
| Red-zone touches | - | 5 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 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 1?
Start Malik Benson in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.7 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Malik Benson or Tez Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Malik Benson for 3.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for Tez Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Malik Benson or Tez Johnson?
Malik Benson hosts MIA (medium) and Tez Johnson plays at CIN (hard). Malik Benson 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.