Start Bijan Robinson or Jonathon Brooks?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.8 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.1 vs 9.1 pts/game).
Bijan Robinson and Jonathon Brooks are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bijan Robinson travels to PIT (hard matchup) and Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bijan Robinson for 16.8 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Start Bijan Robinson on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Robinson | Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.8 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 19.1 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 31.3 | 7.2 |
| 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 Bijan Robinson vs Jonathon Brooks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bijan Robinson or Jonathon Brooks in Week 1?
Start Bijan Robinson in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.8 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bijan Robinson or Jonathon Brooks?
Our Clutch Score projects Bijan Robinson for 16.8 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Jonathon Brooks.
Who has the better matchup, Bijan Robinson or Jonathon Brooks?
Bijan Robinson plays at PIT (hard) and Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium). Jonathon Brooks draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.