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Start Chris Brooks or Ty Johnson?

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
RBTy JohnsonBUF · RB46
2.9Clutch · Wk 1@ HOU

Who to start

Clear start
Ty Johnson
  • Higher Clutch Score this week: 2.9 vs 0.1 projected points.
  • Healthier: no designation vs PUP.

Chris Brooks and Ty Johnson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chris Brooks travels to MIN (hard matchup) and Ty Johnson travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Ty Johnson for 2.9 PPR points to Chris Brooks's 0.1.

Start Ty Johnson on the cleaner injury status.

This week, side by side

StatBrooksJohnson
Clutch Score (Wk 1)0.12.9
Baseline proj / game3.33.3
Points / game (season)1.95.9
Snap share18%29%
Red-zone touches523

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 Ty Johnson comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Chris Brooks or Ty Johnson in Week 1?

Start Ty Johnson in Week 1, on the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 2.9 PPR points to Chris Brooks's 0.1.

Who is projected to score more this week, Chris Brooks or Ty Johnson?

Our Clutch Score projects Ty Johnson for 2.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.1 for Chris Brooks.

Who has the better matchup, Chris Brooks or Ty Johnson?

Chris Brooks plays at MIN (hard) and Ty Johnson plays at HOU (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.