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Start Chris Brooks or Devin Neal?

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.

RBChris BrooksPUPGB · RB77
0.1Clutch · Wk 1@ MIN
RBDevin NealNO · RB62
1.7Clutch · Wk 1@ DET

Who to start

Clear start
Devin Neal
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 1.7 vs 0.1 projected points.
  • Healthier: no designation vs PUP.

Chris Brooks and Devin Neal are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chris Brooks travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Devin Neal travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Devin Neal for 1.7 PPR points to Chris Brooks's 0.1.

Start Devin Neal on the cleaner injury status.

This week, side by side

StatBrooksNeal
Clutch Score (Wk 1)0.11.7
Baseline proj / game3.31.9
Points / game (season)1.96.0
Snap share18%37%
Red-zone touches56

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chris Brooks vs Devin Neal comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Chris Brooks or Devin Neal in Week 1?

Start Devin Neal in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 1.7 PPR points to Chris Brooks's 0.1.

Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Brooks or Devin Neal?

Our Clutch Score projects Devin Neal for 1.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Chris Brooks.

Who has the better matchup, Chris Brooks or Devin Neal?

Chris Brooks plays at MIN (hard) and Devin Neal plays at DET (hard). Chris 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.