Start Bucky Irving or James Cook III?
Week 7 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 · RB21
RBJames Cook IIIBUF · RB5Who to start
Only optionBucky Irving- James Cook III is on a bye this week, so Bucky Irving is the only one who plays.
Bucky Irving and James Cook III are a Week 7 start/sit call at running back. Bucky Irving travels to CAR (easy matchup) and James Cook III is on a bye.
James Cook III is on a bye this week, so Bucky Irving is the only one who can play.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Irving | III |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 15.2 | - |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.4 | 15.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 15.7 | 18.9 |
| Snap share | 65% | 67% |
| Red-zone touches | 27 | 23 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Bucky Irving vs James Cook III comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Bucky Irving or James Cook III in Week 7?
Start Bucky Irving in Week 7. James Cook III is on a bye.
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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.