Start Jonathon Brooks or Omarion Hampton?
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
RBOmarion HamptonLAC · RB31Who to start
Strong startOmarion Hampton- Higher Clutch Score this week: 16.4 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ARI, Easy).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.3 vs 9.1 pts/game).
Jonathon Brooks and Omarion Hampton are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Start Omarion Hampton on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brooks | Hampton |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 16.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.1 | 14.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
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 Omarion Hampton comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathon Brooks or Omarion Hampton in Week 1?
Start Omarion Hampton in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 16.4 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathon Brooks or Omarion Hampton?
Our Clutch Score projects Omarion Hampton for 16.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Jonathon Brooks.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathon Brooks or Omarion Hampton?
Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium) and Omarion Hampton hosts ARI (easy). Omarion Hampton 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.