Start Theo Johnson or Tucker Kraft?
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.
TETheo JohnsonNYG · TE46
TETucker KraftGB · TE16Who to start
Strong startTucker Kraft- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 4.4 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (10.3 vs 4.5 pts/game).
Theo Johnson and Tucker Kraft are a Week 1 start/sit call at tight end. Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium matchup) and Tucker Kraft travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Start Tucker Kraft on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Johnson | Kraft |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.4 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 4.5 | 10.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.9 | 9.5 |
| 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 Theo Johnson vs Tucker Kraft comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Theo Johnson or Tucker Kraft in Week 1?
Start Tucker Kraft in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Theo Johnson's 4.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Theo Johnson or Tucker Kraft?
Our Clutch Score projects Tucker Kraft for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.4 for Theo Johnson.
Who has the better matchup, Theo Johnson or Tucker Kraft?
Theo Johnson hosts DAL (medium) and Tucker Kraft plays at MIN (hard). 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.