Start Jonathon Brooks or Rico Dowdle?
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
RBRico DowdlePIT · RB44Who to start
Slight leanRico Dowdle- Higher Clutch Score this week: 9.5 vs 9.1 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs ATL, Medium).
Jonathon Brooks and Rico Dowdle are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Rico Dowdle for 9.5 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Start Rico Dowdle on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brooks | Dowdle |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.1 | 9.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | 4.1 |
| 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 Rico Dowdle comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathon Brooks or Rico Dowdle in Week 1?
Start Rico Dowdle in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 9.5 PPR points to Jonathon Brooks's 9.1.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathon Brooks or Rico Dowdle?
Our Clutch Score projects Rico Dowdle for 9.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.1 for Jonathon Brooks.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathon Brooks or Rico Dowdle?
Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium) and Rico Dowdle hosts ATL (medium). Rico Dowdle 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.