Start Derrick Henry or Jadarian Price?
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.
Who to start
Strong start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.5 vs 9.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 10.0 pts/game).
Derrick Henry and Jadarian Price are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Derrick Henry travels to IND (hard matchup) and Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 14.5 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Start Derrick Henry on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Henry | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.5 | 9.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 10.0 |
| Points / game (season) | 16.4 | - |
| Snap share | 54% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 64 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Derrick Henry vs Jadarian Price comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Derrick Henry or Jadarian Price in Week 1?
Start Derrick Henry in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.5 PPR points to Jadarian Price's 9.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Derrick Henry or Jadarian Price?
Our Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 14.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.4 for Jadarian Price.
Who has the better matchup, Derrick Henry or Jadarian Price?
Derrick Henry plays at IND (hard) and Jadarian Price hosts NE (medium). Jadarian Price draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
More start/sit calls
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.