Start Derrick Henry or Tony Pollard?
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 · RB9
RBTony PollardTEN · RB30Who to start
Strong startDerrick Henry- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.3 vs 9.9 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 9.4 pts/game).
Derrick Henry and Tony Pollard are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Derrick Henry travels to IND (hard matchup) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy matchup). The Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 14.3 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 9.9.
Start Derrick Henry on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Henry | Pollard |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.3 | 9.9 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 9.4 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.3 | 4.4 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 0 |
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 Tony Pollard comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Derrick Henry or Tony Pollard in Week 1?
Start Derrick Henry in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 14.3 PPR points to Tony Pollard's 9.9.
Who is projected to score more this week, Derrick Henry or Tony Pollard?
Our Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 14.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 9.9 for Tony Pollard.
Who has the better matchup, Derrick Henry or Tony Pollard?
Derrick Henry plays at IND (hard) and Tony Pollard hosts NYJ (easy). Tony Pollard 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.