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 · RB8

12.9Clutch · Wk 1@ IND

RBTony PollardTEN · RB23

10.8Clutch · Wk 1vs NYJ

Who to start

Clear start

Derrick Henry

Higher Clutch Score this week: 12.9 vs 10.8 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 9.4 pts/game).

This week, side by side

Stat	Henry	Pollard
Clutch Score (Wk 1)	12.9	10.8
Baseline proj / game	14.5	9.4
Points / game (season)	16.4	10.9
Snap share	54%	62%
Red-zone touches	64	19

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.

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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.