Start David Montgomery 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.
RBDavid MontgomeryHOU · RB6
RBDerrick HenryBAL · RB1Who to start
Slight leanDavid Montgomery- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs BUF, Easy).
David Montgomery and Derrick Henry are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy matchup) and Derrick Henry travels to IND (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points to Derrick Henry's 13.9.
Start David Montgomery on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Montgomery | Henry |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 12.1 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 28.9 | 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 David Montgomery vs Derrick Henry comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start David Montgomery or Derrick Henry in Week 1?
Start David Montgomery in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to Derrick Henry's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, David Montgomery or Derrick Henry?
Our Clutch Score projects David Montgomery for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for Derrick Henry.
Who has the better matchup, David Montgomery or Derrick Henry?
David Montgomery hosts BUF (easy) and Derrick Henry plays at IND (medium). David Montgomery 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.