Start James Cook III or Saquon Barkley?

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

RBSaquon BarkleyPHI · RB10

12.8Clutch · Wk 7vs DAL

Who to start

Only option

Saquon Barkley

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

James Cook III and Saquon Barkley are a Week 7 start/sit call at running back. James Cook III is on a bye and Saquon Barkley hosts DAL (medium matchup).

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

This week, side by side

Stat	III	Barkley
Clutch Score (Wk 7)	-	12.8
Baseline proj (week)	15.3	14.2
Points / game (season)	18.9	5.8
Snap share	67%	38%
Red-zone touches	23	5

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 Saquon Barkley comparison.

Frequently asked

Should I start James Cook III or Saquon Barkley in Week 7?

Start Saquon Barkley 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.