Start Tez Johnson or Zavion Thomas?
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.
WRTez JohnsonTB · WR66
WRZavion ThomasCHIWho to start
Clear startZavion Thomas- Higher Clutch Score this week: 3.3 vs 2.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (3.4 vs 2.3 pts/game).
Tez Johnson and Zavion Thomas are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Tez Johnson travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Zavion Thomas travels to CAR (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Zavion Thomas for 3.3 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.1.
Start Zavion Thomas on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Thomas |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.1 | 3.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 2.3 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.8 | - |
| Snap share | 47% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Tez Johnson vs Zavion Thomas comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Tez Johnson or Zavion Thomas in Week 1?
Start Zavion Thomas in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 3.3 PPR points to Tez Johnson's 2.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Tez Johnson or Zavion Thomas?
Our Clutch Score projects Zavion Thomas for 3.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 2.1 for Tez Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Tez Johnson or Zavion Thomas?
Tez Johnson plays at CIN (hard) and Zavion Thomas plays at CAR (hard). Tez 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.