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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Derrick Henry over Garrett Wilson in 2026.

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025 to Garrett Wilson's 11.6, a 4.4 point per game edge. Henry also stayed healthier, playing 17 games to 7, which steadies his weekly floor. Derrick Henry is Tier 2 among running backs, Garrett Wilson is Tier 3 among wide receivers.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Derrick Henry (16.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Garrett Wilson (11.6 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 13

WRNew York Jets#16

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Garrett Wilson

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16.0 PPG11.6 PPG

17 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Derrick Henry vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) against Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Garrett Wilson posted 11.6 PPG across 7 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Derrick Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Garrett Wilson is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Garrett Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Derrick Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Garrett Wilson caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Garrett Wilson is 6 years younger than Derrick Henry (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derrick Henry	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	11.6
Games Played	17	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	81
Rushing Yards	1,595	0
Rush Yds/Game	93.8	0.0
Rushing TDs	16	0
Receptions	15	36
Receiving Yards	150	395
Targets	21	59
Total TDs	16	4
Age	32	26
Experience	9 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

16.0 PPG for Derrick Henry versus 11.6 for Garrett Wilson in 2025. The baseline favors Derrick Henry, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Derrick Henry and Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

Do Derrick Henry and Garrett Wilson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Derrick Henry and Garrett Wilson share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.