Start James Cook III or Jonathan Taylor?

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

RBJonathan TaylorIND · RB4

15.8Clutch · Wk 7@ MIN

Who to start

Only option

Jonathan Taylor

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

James Cook III and Jonathan Taylor are a Week 7 start/sit call at running back. James Cook III is on a bye and Jonathan Taylor travels to MIN (hard matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	III	Taylor
Clutch Score (Wk 7)	-	15.8
Baseline proj (week)	15.3	17.5
Points / game (season)	18.9	19.6
Snap share	67%	81%
Red-zone touches	23	26

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 Jonathan Taylor comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start James Cook III or Jonathan Taylor in Week 7?

Start Jonathan Taylor 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.