Start Mike Gesicki 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.
TEMike GesickiCIN · TE38
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE18Who to start
Clear startMike Gesicki- Higher Clutch Score this week: 7.1 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs TB, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (6.2 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Mike Gesicki and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Mike Gesicki hosts TB (easy matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.1 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start Mike Gesicki on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gesicki | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 7.1 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 6.2 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.4 | 8.5 |
| Snap share | 38% | 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 Mike Gesicki vs Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Mike Gesicki or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Mike Gesicki in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 7.1 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Mike Gesicki or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Mike Gesicki for 7.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Mike Gesicki or Theo Johnson?
Mike Gesicki hosts TB (easy) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Mike Gesicki 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.