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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs TreVeyon HendersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to TreVeyon Henderson's 11.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Derrick Henry has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.9-PPG advantage is real (16.0 to 11.1), and Derrick Henry's 16 touchdowns show scoring upside. TreVeyon Henderson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

RBNew England Patriots#24

TreVeyon Henderson

PPG

11.1

Games

Rush Yds

911

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

221

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

TreVeyon Henderson

Head to Head

16.0 PPG11.1 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). TreVeyon Henderson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Derrick Henry is producing at 73% of elite pace and TreVeyon Henderson at 50%. That ranking gap means Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Derrick Henry vs TreVeyon Henderson: The Full Breakdown

Derrick Henry and TreVeyon Henderson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG across 17 games with the Baltimore Ravens, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 4.9-PPG gap gives Derrick Henry the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Derrick Henry ran for 1595 yards and 16 touchdowns; TreVeyon Henderson posted 911 and 9. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Derrick Henry has his bye in Week 13, and TreVeyon Henderson rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Derrick Henry at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. TreVeyon Henderson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. TreVeyon Henderson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored TreVeyon Henderson by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•TreVeyon Henderson caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•TreVeyon Henderson is 9 years younger than Derrick Henry (23 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs TreVeyon Henderson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derrick Henry	TreVeyon Henderson
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	11.1
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	189
Rushing Yards	1,595	911
Rush Yds/Game	93.8	53.6
Rushing TDs	16	9
Receptions	15	35
Receiving Yards	150	221
Targets	21	42
Total TDs	16	10
Age	32	23
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Derrick Henry outscored TreVeyon Henderson by 4.9 PPG in 2025 (16.0 to 11.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or TreVeyon Henderson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to TreVeyon Henderson's 11.1 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 TreVeyon Henderson average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and TreVeyon Henderson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and TreVeyon Henderson (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Derrick Henry or TreVeyon Henderson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored TreVeyon Henderson by 4.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.