Start Pat Freiermuth 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.
TEPat FreiermuthPIT · TE6
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE46Who to start
Clear startPat Freiermuth- Higher Clutch Score this week: 6.6 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (7.6 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Pat Freiermuth and Theo Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard matchup) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 6.6 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start Pat Freiermuth on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Freiermuth | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 7.6 | 4.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.6 | 1.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Pat Freiermuth vs Theo Johnson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Pat Freiermuth or Theo Johnson in Week 1?
Start Pat Freiermuth in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 6.6 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Pat Freiermuth or Theo Johnson?
Our Clutch Score projects Pat Freiermuth for 6.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Pat Freiermuth or Theo Johnson?
Pat Freiermuth hosts ATL (hard) and Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium). Theo Johnson 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.