Start Blake Corum 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.
RBBlake CorumLAR · RB35
RBJonathon BrooksCAR · RB28Who to start
Slight leanJonathon Brooks- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 8.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CHI, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (9.1 vs 8.0 pts/game).
Blake Corum and Jonathon Brooks are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Blake Corum hosts SF (hard matchup) and Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathon Brooks for 9.0 PPR points to Blake Corum's 8.2.
Start Jonathon Brooks on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Corum | Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.0 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 5.4 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 23% | 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 Blake Corum vs Jonathon Brooks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Blake Corum or Jonathon Brooks in Week 1?
Start Jonathon Brooks in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to Blake Corum's 8.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Blake Corum or Jonathon Brooks?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathon Brooks for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.2 for Blake Corum.
Who has the better matchup, Blake Corum or Jonathon Brooks?
Blake Corum hosts SF (hard) and Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium). Jonathon Brooks 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.