Start Bucky Irving 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.
RBBucky IrvingTB · RB11
RBJonathon BrooksCAR · RB35Who to start
Clear startBucky Irving- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.4 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.6 vs 9.1 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and Jonathon Brooks are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 10.4 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Start Bucky Irving on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bucky Irving vs Jonathon Brooks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Jonathon Brooks in Week 1?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.4 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Jonathon Brooks?
Our Clutch Score projects Bucky Irving for 10.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Jonathon Brooks.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Jonathon Brooks?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (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.