Start Chuba Hubbard 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.
Who to start
Slight lean- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 8.7 projected points.
Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chuba Hubbard hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathon Brooks for 9.1 PPR points to Chuba Hubbard's 8.7.
Start Jonathon Brooks on a higher weekly projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Hubbard | Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 8.7 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 23.7 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 4 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chuba Hubbard vs Jonathon Brooks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chuba Hubbard or Jonathon Brooks in Week 1?
Start Jonathon Brooks in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Chuba Hubbard's 8.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chuba Hubbard or Jonathon Brooks?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathon Brooks for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.7 for Chuba Hubbard.
Who has the better matchup, Chuba Hubbard or Jonathon Brooks?
Chuba Hubbard hosts CHI (medium) and Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium). Chuba Hubbard 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.