Jaylen Warren vs Jonathon Brooks
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other in Week 8. Here is the head-to-head on this week's Clutch Score, the next few weeks of projections and 2026 stats so far, with our verdict on who to roster.
Who to roster
Strong edge · 95% confident
Jaylen Warren- Projects more over Weeks 8-11: 15.0 vs 3.1 pts/game
- More points per game: 17.1 vs 4.7
- More opportunity: 74% snap share, 9 red-zone touches
Jaylen Warren and Jonathon Brooks are a Week 8 roster decision at running back. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections clearly separate them: Jaylen Warren at 15.0 PPR points per game to Jonathon Brooks's 3.1. This week's Clutch Score has Jaylen Warren at 14.2 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 0.0.
So far in 2026 Jaylen Warren has carried the heavier workload (74% snap share, 136 touches to Jonathon Brooks's 12), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jaylen Warren has scored more per game this season (17.1 to 4.7 PPR across 7 and 2 games). For the rest of the 2026 season, Jaylen Warren is the clear pick on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and more points per game so far.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Warren | Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | 14.2 | 0.0 |
| Position rank | RB16 | RB78 |
| Opponent | vs CLE | @ GB |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 15.0 | 3.1 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | 119.5 | 9.3 |
| Points / game | 17.1 | 4.7 |
| Games played | 7 | 2 |
| Scoring rank | RB11 | RB70 |
| Snap share | 74% | 25% |
| Red-zone touches | 9 | 3 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 27 | 23 |
| Bye week | 9 | 5 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Points are PPR. Clutch Score adjusts this week's projection for matchup, Vegas and injury; the weeks ahead leave out a bye.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jaylen Warren or Jonathon Brooks.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Jaylen Warren or Jonathon Brooks for the rest of 2026?
Jaylen Warren is a clear call over Jonathon Brooks from Week 8 on, on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and more points per game so far.
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Jaylen Warren or Jonathon Brooks?
Jaylen Warren projects for 15.0 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 3.1 for Jonathon Brooks. Bye weeks are left out of both.
Who has scored more this season, Jaylen Warren or Jonathon Brooks?
Jaylen Warren has 120 PPR points in 2026 (17.1 per game over 7 games), to 9 for Jonathon Brooks (4.7 per game over 2).
Who should I start in Week 8, Jaylen Warren or Jonathon Brooks?
Jaylen Warren has the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, 14.2 PPR points to 0.0 for Jonathon Brooks, after adjusting for matchup, Vegas and injury.
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Verdict weighs projected points per game over the weeks ahead, points per game so far, usage, scoring rank, health and games played. Data via the Sleeper API, refreshed daily.