Start Jonathon Brooks or Kyren Williams?
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
RBKyren WilliamsLAR · RB14Who to start
Clear startKyren Williams- Higher Clutch Score this week: 11.2 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (12.2 vs 9.1 pts/game).
Jonathon Brooks and Kyren Williams are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 11.2 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Start Kyren Williams on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brooks | Williams |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 11.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.1 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 15.5 |
| Snap share | 0% | 64% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 4 |
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 Kyren Williams comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathon Brooks or Kyren Williams in Week 1?
Start Kyren Williams in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 11.2 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathon Brooks or Kyren Williams?
Our Clutch Score projects Kyren Williams for 11.2 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Jonathon Brooks.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathon Brooks or Kyren Williams?
Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium) and Kyren Williams hosts SF (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.