Start Derrick Henry or Jonathan Taylor?
Week 8 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 · RB9
RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB4Who to start
Clear startDerrick Henry- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.7 vs 14.6 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Derrick Henry and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 8 start/sit call at running back. Derrick Henry travels to BUF (easy matchup) and Jonathan Taylor travels to JAX (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 17.7 PPR points to Jonathan Taylor's 14.6.
Start Derrick Henry on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Henry | Taylor |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 8) | 17.7 | 14.6 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 15.8 | 16.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.5 | 19.6 |
| Snap share | 57% | 80% |
| Red-zone touches | 35 | 26 |
Clutch Score is our Week 8 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Derrick Henry vs Jonathan Taylor comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Derrick Henry or Jonathan Taylor in Week 8?
Start Derrick Henry in Week 8, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 17.7 PPR points to Jonathan Taylor's 14.6.
Who is projected to score more this week, Derrick Henry or Jonathan Taylor?
Our Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 17.7 PPR points in Week 8, compared with 14.6 for Jonathan Taylor.
Who has the better matchup, Derrick Henry or Jonathan Taylor?
Derrick Henry plays at BUF (easy) and Jonathan Taylor plays at JAX (hard). Derrick Henry draws the more favorable matchup in Week 8.
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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.