Start Chase Brown 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.

RBChase BrownCIN · RB13

14.0Clutch · Wk 1vs TB

RBDerrick HenryBAL · RB1

13.9Clutch · Wk 1@ IND

Who to start

Slight lean

Chase Brown

Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.0 vs 13.9 projected points.

Chase Brown and Derrick Henry are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Chase Brown hosts TB (medium matchup) and Derrick Henry travels to IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points to Derrick Henry's 13.9.

Start Chase Brown on a higher weekly projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	Brown	Henry
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	14.0	13.9
Baseline proj / game	15.0	14.5
Points / game (season)	18.8	35.3
Snap share	0%	0%
Red-zone touches	6	6

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chase Brown vs Derrick Henry comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start Chase Brown or Derrick Henry in Week 1?

Start Chase Brown in Week 1, on a higher weekly projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.0 PPR points to Derrick Henry's 13.9.

Who is projected to score more this week, Chase Brown or Derrick Henry?

Our Clutch Score projects Chase Brown for 14.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for Derrick Henry.

Who has the better matchup, Chase Brown or Derrick Henry?

Chase Brown hosts TB (medium) 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.