Start Derrick Henry or Jeremiyah Love?
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
RBJeremiyah LoveQARIWho to start
Strong startDerrick Henry- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.5 vs 9.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Healthier: no designation vs Questionable.
Derrick Henry and Jeremiyah Love are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Derrick Henry travels to IND (hard matchup) and Jeremiyah Love travels to LAC (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 14.5 PPR points to Jeremiyah Love's 9.3.
Start Derrick Henry on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Henry | Love |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.5 | 9.3 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 12.5 |
| 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 Jeremiyah Love comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Derrick Henry or Jeremiyah Love in Week 1?
Start Derrick Henry in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game, the cleaner injury status and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.5 PPR points to Jeremiyah Love's 9.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Derrick Henry or Jeremiyah Love?
Our Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 14.5 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.3 for Jeremiyah Love.
Who has the better matchup, Derrick Henry or Jeremiyah Love?
Derrick Henry plays at IND (hard) and Jeremiyah Love plays at LAC (hard). Jeremiyah Love 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.