Start Ollie Gordon or Ty 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.
RBOllie GordonMIA · RB64
RBTy JohnsonQBUF · RB46Who to start
Clear startTy Johnson- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.7 vs 1.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.3 vs 1.4 pts/game).
Ollie Gordon and Ty Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Ollie Gordon travels to LV (easy matchup) and Ty Johnson travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ty Johnson for 2.7 PPR points to Ollie Gordon's 1.4.
Start Ty Johnson on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gordon | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 1.4 | 2.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 1.4 | 3.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 3.2 | 5.9 |
| Snap share | 22% | 29% |
| Red-zone touches | 19 | 23 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Ollie Gordon vs Ty Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Ollie Gordon or Ty Johnson in Week 1?
Start Ty Johnson in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 2.7 PPR points to Ollie Gordon's 1.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Ollie Gordon or Ty Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Ty Johnson for 2.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 1.4 for Ollie Gordon.
Who has the better matchup, Ollie Gordon or Ty Johnson?
Ollie Gordon plays at LV (easy) and Ty Johnson plays at HOU (hard). Ollie Gordon 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.