Start Jonathon Brooks or MarShawn Lloyd?
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 · RB28
RBMarShawn LloydGB · RB32Who to start
Clear startJonathon Brooks- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.0 vs 7.5 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CHI, Medium).
Jonathon Brooks and MarShawn Lloyd are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup) and MarShawn Lloyd travels to MIN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathon Brooks for 9.0 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Start Jonathon Brooks on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brooks | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.0 | 7.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.1 | 8.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 3.7 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 1 |
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 MarShawn Lloyd comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathon Brooks or MarShawn Lloyd in Week 1?
Start Jonathon Brooks in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.0 PPR points to MarShawn Lloyd's 7.5.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathon Brooks or MarShawn Lloyd?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathon Brooks for 9.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 7.5 for MarShawn Lloyd.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathon Brooks or MarShawn Lloyd?
Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium) and MarShawn Lloyd plays at MIN (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.