Start Derrick Henry or Jonathan Taylor?

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

RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB4

15.1Clutch · Wk 1vs BAL

Who to start

Clear start

Jonathan Taylor

Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.1 vs 12.9 projected points.
Better matchup (vs BAL, Medium).
Stronger baseline projection (16.0 vs 14.5 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Henry	Taylor
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	12.9	15.1
Baseline proj / game	14.5	16.0
Points / game (season)	16.4	21.3
Snap share	54%	84%
Red-zone touches	64	74

Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

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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.