Start D'Andre Swift 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.
RBD'Andre SwiftCHI · RB4
RBDerrick HenryBAL · RB1Who to start
Slight leanDerrick Henry- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 13.7 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 12.2 pts/game).
D'Andre Swift and Derrick Henry are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. D'Andre Swift travels to CAR (easy matchup) and Derrick Henry travels to IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 13.9 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 13.7.
Start Derrick Henry on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Swift | Henry |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.7 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.2 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 32.4 | 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 D'Andre Swift vs Derrick Henry comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start D'Andre Swift or Derrick Henry in Week 1?
Start Derrick Henry in Week 1, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to D'Andre Swift's 13.7.
Who is projected to score more this week, D'Andre Swift or Derrick Henry?
Our Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.7 for D'Andre Swift.
Who has the better matchup, D'Andre Swift or Derrick Henry?
D'Andre Swift plays at CAR (easy) and Derrick Henry plays at IND (medium). D'Andre Swift 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.