Start Jonathan Taylor 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.
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB7
RBJonathon BrooksCAR · RB35Who to start
Strong startJonathan Taylor- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.6 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 9.1 pts/game).
Jonathan Taylor and Jonathon Brooks are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium matchup) and Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Start Jonathan Taylor on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Taylor | Brooks |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 16.6 | 9.1 |
| Baseline proj / game | 16.0 | 9.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 25.1 | 7.2 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jonathan Taylor vs Jonathon Brooks comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathan Taylor or Jonathon Brooks in Week 1?
Start Jonathan Taylor in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.6 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathan Taylor or Jonathon Brooks?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathan Taylor for 16.6 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Jonathon Brooks.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathan Taylor or Jonathon Brooks?
Jonathan Taylor hosts BAL (medium) and Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium). Jonathan Taylor 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.