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Derrick Henry or Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is a Baltimore Ravens running back who averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver who averaged 17.7 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBBaltimore Ravens#7 RB
Derrick Henry
PPG
16.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,595
Rush TDs
16
Rec
15
Rec Yds
150
Bye
Week 13
WRSeattle Seahawks#2 WR
Jaxon Smith-Njigba
PPG
17.7
Games
17
Rec
119
Rec Yds
1,793
Rec TDs
10
Targets
163
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDerrick HenryJaxon Smith-Njigba
PPG (Half-PPR)16.017.7
Games Played1717
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)272301
Rushing Yards1,59536
Rush Yds/Game93.82.1
Rushing TDs160
Receptions15119
Receiving Yards1501,793
Targets21163
Total TDs1610
Age3224
Experience9 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 11

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Should I start Derrick Henry or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Derrick Henry and Jaxon Smith-Njigba is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7.

Should I draft Derrick Henry or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Derrick Henry and Jaxon Smith-Njigba average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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