Start Chris Brooks or James Conner?
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 BrooksGB · RB75
RBJames ConnerIRARI · RB73Who to start
Clear startChris Brooks- Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.9 vs 0.1 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs IR.
Chris Brooks and James Conner are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chris Brooks travels to MIN (hard matchup) and James Conner travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chris Brooks for 2.9 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Start Chris Brooks on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brooks | Conner |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 2.9 | 0.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 1.9 | 11.1 |
| Snap share | 18% | 50% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 5 |
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 James Conner comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chris Brooks or James Conner in Week 1?
Start Chris Brooks in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.9 PPR points to James Conner's 0.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Brooks or James Conner?
Our Clutch Score projects Chris Brooks for 2.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for James Conner.
Who has the better matchup, Chris Brooks or James Conner?
Chris Brooks plays at MIN (hard) and James Conner plays at LAC (hard). James Conner 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.