Start James Cook III or Omarion Hampton?

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

RBOmarion HamptonLAC · RB12

ByeClutch · Wk 7On bye

Who to start

Only option

James Cook III

Higher Clutch Score this week: 15.3 vs 14.3 projected points.
Stronger baseline projection (15.3 vs 14.3 projected points).

James Cook III and Omarion Hampton are a Week 7 start/sit call at running back. James Cook III is on a bye and Omarion Hampton is on a bye.

Start James Cook III on the stronger baseline projection.

This week, side by side

Stat	III	Hampton
Baseline proj (week)	15.3	14.3
Points / game (season)	18.9	9.6
Snap share	67%	46%
Red-zone touches	23	12

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 Omarion Hampton comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start James Cook III or Omarion Hampton in Week 7?

Start James Cook III in Week 7, on the stronger baseline projection. The Clutch Score projects 15.3 PPR points to Omarion Hampton's 14.3.

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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.