Start James Cook III or Jaylen Warren?

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.

RBJames Cook IIIBUF · RB5

ByeClutch · Wk 7On bye

RBJaylen WarrenPIT · RB25

17.1Clutch · Wk 7@ NO

Who to start

Only option

Jaylen Warren

James Cook III is on a bye this week, so Jaylen Warren is the only one who plays.

James Cook III and Jaylen Warren are a Week 7 start/sit call at running back. James Cook III is on a bye and Jaylen Warren travels to NO (easy matchup).

James Cook III is on a bye this week, so Jaylen Warren is the only one who can play.

This week, side by side

Stat	III	Warren
Clutch Score (Wk 7)	-	17.1
Baseline proj (week)	15.3	16.9
Points / game (season)	18.9	17.1
Snap share	67%	76%
Red-zone touches	23	9

Clutch Score is our Week 7 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.

Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long James Cook III vs Jaylen Warren comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start James Cook III or Jaylen Warren in Week 7?

Start Jaylen Warren in Week 7. James Cook III is on a bye.

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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.