Start Mason Taylor or Theo 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.
TEMason TaylorNYJ · TE31
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE18Who to start
Slight leanMason Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.1 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at TEN, Easy).
Mason Taylor and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mason Taylor travels to TEN (easy matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mason Taylor for 5.1 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start Mason Taylor on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| Snap share | 81% | 87% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 13 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Mason Taylor vs Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mason Taylor or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Mason Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 5.1 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mason Taylor or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Mason Taylor for 5.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Mason Taylor or Theo Johnson?
Mason Taylor plays at TEN (easy) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Mason Taylor 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.