Jonathon Brooks fantasy outlook — Week 1
Jonathon Brooks (RB, CAR) is our RB31 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 10.5 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 10.5 pts
- RB rank
- #31
- Rostered
- 84%
- Started
- 10%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Jonathon Brooks (CAR RB), our RB31 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 10.5 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. The projection sits about 5% under what a startable RB returns, so I can't pretend the price tag matches the output. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 10% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Spicy on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Jonathon Brooks (CAR RB), our RB31 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 10.5 projected points with a spicy Pepper Meter rating. The projection sits about 5% under what a startable RB returns, so I honestly can't pretend the price tag matches the output. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 10% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. Spicy on the Pepper Meter is generous, honestly.