Start Oronde Gadsden 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.
TEOronde GadsdenLAC · TE26
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE46Who to start
Strong startOronde Gadsden- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.6 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (8.3 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Oronde Gadsden and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start Oronde Gadsden on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Gadsden | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.6 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.3 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.2 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Oronde Gadsden vs Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Oronde Gadsden or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Oronde Gadsden in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.6 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Oronde Gadsden or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Oronde Gadsden for 9.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Oronde Gadsden or Theo Johnson?
Oronde Gadsden hosts ARI (easy) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Oronde Gadsden 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.