Start Bucky Irving or Derrick Henry?
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.
RBBucky IrvingTB · RB11
RBDerrick HenryBAL · RB1Who to start
Strong startDerrick Henry- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 10.4 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Medium).
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 11.6 pts/game).
Bucky Irving and Derrick Henry are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CIN (hard matchup) and Derrick Henry travels to IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 13.9 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Start Derrick Henry on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | Henry |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 10.4 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 11.6 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 20.3 | 35.3 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | 6 |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bucky Irving vs Derrick Henry comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or Derrick Henry in Week 1?
Start Derrick Henry in Week 1, on the softer matchup and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Bucky Irving's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Bucky Irving or Derrick Henry?
Our Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Bucky Irving.
Who has the better matchup, Bucky Irving or Derrick Henry?
Bucky Irving plays at CIN (hard) and Derrick Henry plays at IND (medium). Derrick Henry 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.