Start Jonathon Brooks or Quinshon Judkins?
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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 10.7 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (11.5 vs 9.1 pts/game).
Jonathon Brooks and Quinshon Judkins are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Quinshon Judkins travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Quinshon Judkins for 10.7 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Start Quinshon Judkins on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brooks | Judkins |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 10.7 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.1 | 11.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| 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 Quinshon Judkins comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathon Brooks or Quinshon Judkins in Week 1?
Start Quinshon Judkins in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 10.7 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathon Brooks or Quinshon Judkins?
Our Clutch Score projects Quinshon Judkins for 10.7 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Jonathon Brooks.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathon Brooks or Quinshon Judkins?
Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium) and Quinshon Judkins plays at JAX (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.