Start David Montgomery or Derrick Henry?

Week 8 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 MontgomeryOHOU · RB19

ByeClutch · Wk 8On bye

RBDerrick HenryBAL · RB9

17.7Clutch · Wk 8@ BUF

Who to start

Only option

Derrick Henry

David Montgomery is on a bye this week, so Derrick Henry is the only one who plays.

David Montgomery and Derrick Henry are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. David Montgomery is on a bye and Derrick Henry travels to BUF (easy matchup).

David Montgomery is on a bye this week, so Derrick Henry is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	Montgomery	Henry
Clutch Score (Wk 8)	-	17.7
Baseline proj (week)	12.1	15.8
Points / game (season)	9.1	17.5
Snap share	46%	57%
Red-zone touches	9	35

Clutch Score is our Week 8 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 8?

Start Derrick Henry in Week 8. David Montgomery 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.