Start Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?
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
RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB28Who to start
Clear startSaquon Barkley- Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.4 vs 13.9 projected points.
- Better matchup (vs WAS, Easy).
Derrick Henry and Saquon Barkley are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Derrick Henry travels to IND (medium matchup) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points to Derrick Henry's 13.9.
Start Saquon Barkley on the softer matchup.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Henry | Barkley |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.3 | 9.0 |
| 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 Saquon Barkley comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley in Week 1?
Start Saquon Barkley in Week 1, on the softer matchup. The Clutch Score projects 15.4 PPR points to Derrick Henry's 13.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?
Our Clutch Score projects Saquon Barkley for 15.4 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 13.9 for Derrick Henry.
Who has the better matchup, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?
Derrick Henry plays at IND (medium) and Saquon Barkley hosts WAS (easy). Saquon Barkley 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.