Start Derrick Henry or Travis Etienne?
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
RBTravis EtienneNO · RB18Who to start
Strong startDerrick Henry- Higher Clutch Score this week: 14.3 vs 10.4 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
- Stronger baseline projection (14.5 vs 12.2 pts/game).
Derrick Henry and Travis Etienne are a Week 1 start/sit call at running back. Derrick Henry travels to IND (hard matchup) and Travis Etienne travels to DET (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 14.3 PPR points to Travis Etienne's 10.4.
Start Derrick Henry on the higher-scoring game and the stronger baseline projection.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Henry | Etienne |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 14.3 | 10.4 |
| Baseline proj / game | 14.5 | 12.2 |
| Points / game (season) | 35.3 | 14.8 |
| 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 Travis Etienne comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Derrick Henry or Travis Etienne 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 Travis Etienne's 10.4.
Who is projected to score more this week, Derrick Henry or Travis Etienne?
Our Clutch Score projects Derrick Henry for 14.3 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 10.4 for Travis Etienne.
Who has the better matchup, Derrick Henry or Travis Etienne?
Derrick Henry plays at IND (hard) and Travis Etienne plays at DET (hard). Travis Etienne draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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.