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 · RB1
RBJames CookBUF · RB26Who to start
Slight leanDerrick Henry- Higher Clutch Score this week: 13.9 vs 13.8 projected points.
- Better matchup (at IND, Medium).
Derrick Henry and James Cook are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Derrick Henry travels to IND (medium matchup) and James Cook travels to HOU (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 13.9 PPR points to James Cook's 13.8.
Start Derrick Henry on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Henry | Cook |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 15.3 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.3 | 9.9 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 2 |
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.
Frequently asked
Should I start Derrick Henry or James Cook in Week 1?
Start Derrick Henry in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 13.9 PPR points to James Cook's 13.8.
Who is projected to score more this week, Derrick Henry or James Cook?
Our Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 13.9 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.8 for James Cook.
Who has the better matchup, Derrick Henry or James Cook?
Derrick Henry plays at IND (medium) and James Cook plays at HOU (hard). Derrick Henry 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.