Start Derrick Henry or James Cook?

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.

RBDerrick HenryBAL · RB8

12.9Clutch · Wk 1@ IND

RBJames CookBUF · RB6

13.5Clutch · Wk 1@ HOU

Who to start

Slight lean

James Cook

Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.5 vs 12.9 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (15.3 vs 14.5 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Henry	Cook
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	12.9	13.5
Baseline proj / game	14.5	15.3
Points / game (season)	16.4	17.8
Snap share	54%	60%
Red-zone touches	64	56

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 James Cook comparison.

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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.