Start De'Von Achane 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
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.6 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (15.1 vs 9.1 pts/game).
De'Von Achane and Jonathon Brooks are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane travels to LV (hard matchup) and Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects De'Von Achane for 13.6 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Start De'Von Achane on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Achane | Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.6 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 15.1 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 10.6 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 3 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long De'Von Achane vs Jonathon Brooks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Von Achane or Jonathon Brooks in Week 1?
Start De'Von Achane in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.6 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or Jonathon Brooks?
Our Clutch Score projects De'Von Achane for 13.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Jonathon Brooks.
Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or Jonathon Brooks?
De'Von Achane plays at LV (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.