Start De'Von Achane 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.
Who to start
Strong start- De'Von Achane is not projected to play this week, so Derrick Henry is the only one who can score.
De'Von Achane and Derrick Henry are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. De'Von Achane is not projected to play and Derrick Henry travels to BUF (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 17.7 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 0.0.
Start Derrick Henry on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Achane | Henry |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 0.0 | 17.7 |
| Baseline proj (week) | - | 15.8 |
| Points / game (season) | 8.2 | 17.5 |
| Snap share | 52% | 57% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 35 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long De'Von Achane vs Derrick Henry comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start De'Von Achane or Derrick Henry in Week 8?
Start Derrick Henry in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to De'Von Achane's 0.0.
Who is projected to score more this week, De'Von Achane or Derrick Henry?
Our Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 17.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 0.0 for De'Von Achane.
Who has the better matchup, De'Von Achane or Derrick Henry?
De'Von Achane hosts NE (hard) and Derrick Henry plays at BUF (easy). Derrick Henry draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.