Start Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell?
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.
RBJonathon BrooksCAR · RB35
RBKenny GainwellTB · RB56Who to start
Clear startJonathon Brooks- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.1 vs 8.0 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CHI, Medium).
Jonathon Brooks and Kenny Gainwell are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Kenny Gainwell travels to CIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathon Brooks for 9.1 PPR points to Kenny Gainwell's 8.0.
Start Jonathon Brooks on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brooks | Gainwell |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 8.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 2.8 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 0 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Jonathon Brooks vs Kenny Gainwell comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell in Week 1?
Start Jonathon Brooks in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.1 PPR points to Kenny Gainwell's 8.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathon Brooks for 9.1 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 8.0 for Kenny Gainwell.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathon Brooks or Kenny Gainwell?
Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium) and Kenny Gainwell plays at CIN (hard). 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.