Start Christian McCaffrey or TreVeyon Henderson?
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.
RBChristian McCaffreySF · RB3
RBTreVeyon HendersonONE · RB24Who to start
Strong startChristian McCaffrey- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 0.2 projected points.
- Better matchup (at LAR, Hard).
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Christian McCaffrey and TreVeyon Henderson are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Christian McCaffrey travels to LAR (hard matchup) and TreVeyon Henderson travels to SEA (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 15.4 PPR points to TreVeyon Henderson's 0.2.
Start Christian McCaffrey on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status.
This week, side by side
| Stat | McCaffrey | Henderson |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 15.4 | 0.2 |
| Baseline proj / game | 17.1 | 10.1 |
| Points / game (season) | 13.8 | - |
| Snap share | 55% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 2 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Christian McCaffrey vs TreVeyon Henderson comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Christian McCaffrey or TreVeyon Henderson in Week 1?
Start Christian McCaffrey in Week 1, on the softer matchup, the higher-scoring game and the cleaner injury status. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to TreVeyon Henderson's 0.2.
Who is projected to score more this week, Christian McCaffrey or TreVeyon Henderson?
Our Clutch Score projects Christian McCaffrey for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 0.2 for TreVeyon Henderson.
Who has the better matchup, Christian McCaffrey or TreVeyon Henderson?
Christian McCaffrey plays at LAR (hard) and TreVeyon Henderson plays at SEA (hard). Christian McCaffrey 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.