Start Derrick Henry or Kenneth Walker III?
Week 7 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.
Who to start
Clear start- Higher Clutch Score this week: 17.5 vs 16.3 projected points.
- Stronger baseline projection (19.4 vs 16.8 projected points).
Derrick Henry and Kenneth Walker III are a Week 7 start/sit call at running back. Derrick Henry hosts CIN (hard matchup) and Kenneth Walker III travels to SEA (medium matchup). The Clutch Score projects Kenneth Walker III for 17.5 PPR points to Derrick Henry's 16.3.
Start Kenneth Walker III on the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Henry | III |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 7) | 16.3 | 17.5 |
| Baseline proj (week) | 16.8 | 19.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 17.5 | 24.6 |
| Snap share | 58% | 75% |
| Red-zone touches | 35 | 32 |
Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Derrick Henry vs Kenneth Walker III comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Derrick Henry or Kenneth Walker III in Week 7?
Start Kenneth Walker III in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 17.5 PPR points to Derrick Henry's 16.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Derrick Henry or Kenneth Walker III?
Our Clutch Score projects Kenneth Walker III for 17.5 PPR points in Week 7, compared with 16.3 for Derrick Henry.
Who has the better matchup, Derrick Henry or Kenneth Walker III?
Derrick Henry hosts CIN (hard) and Kenneth Walker III plays at SEA (medium). Kenneth Walker III draws the more favorable matchup in Week 7.
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.