Start Jonathon Brooks or RJ Harvey?
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 · RB31
RBRJ HarveyDEN · RB37Who to start
Clear startJonathon Brooks- Higher Clutch Score this week: 8.9 vs 6.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs CHI, Medium).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Jonathon Brooks and RJ Harvey are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium matchup) and RJ Harvey travels to KC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Jonathon Brooks for 8.9 PPR points to RJ Harvey's 6.9.
Start Jonathon Brooks on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Brooks | Harvey |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 8.9 | 6.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.2 | - |
| Snap share | 0% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | - |
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 RJ Harvey comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Jonathon Brooks or RJ Harvey in Week 1?
Start Jonathon Brooks in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 8.9 PPR points to RJ Harvey's 6.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Jonathon Brooks or RJ Harvey?
Our Clutch Score projects Jonathon Brooks for 8.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 6.9 for RJ Harvey.
Who has the better matchup, Jonathon Brooks or RJ Harvey?
Jonathon Brooks hosts CHI (medium) and RJ Harvey plays at KC (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.