Start Quentin Johnston or Ricky Pearsall?
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.
WRQuentin JohnstonLAC · WR32
WRRicky PearsallQSF · WR70Who to start
Strong startQuentin Johnston- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.3 vs 6.5 projected points.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Quentin Johnston and Ricky Pearsall are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Quentin Johnston hosts ARI (medium matchup) and Ricky Pearsall travels to LAR (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Quentin Johnston for 10.3 PPR points to Ricky Pearsall's 6.5.
Start Quentin Johnston on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnston | Pearsall |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.3 | 6.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.6 | 6.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 12.2 | 9.8 |
| Snap share | 77% | 70% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 4 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Quentin Johnston vs Ricky Pearsall comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Quentin Johnston or Ricky Pearsall in Week 1?
Start Quentin Johnston in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.3 PPR points to Ricky Pearsall's 6.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Quentin Johnston or Ricky Pearsall?
Our Clutch Score projects Quentin Johnston for 10.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.5 for Ricky Pearsall.
Who has the better matchup, Quentin Johnston or Ricky Pearsall?
Quentin Johnston hosts ARI (medium) and Ricky Pearsall plays at LAR (easy). Ricky Pearsall 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.