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PositiveMatchupOct 31, 2026
Two consecutive poor performances will keep Henry's rostership low despite an excellent matchup against Buffalo's defense, which allows the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing running backs. Henry's struggles without Jackson are well-documented from 2025, but Jackson's return combined with Buffalo's weak run defense could lead to a ceiling game for Henry.PositiveProjectionOct 30, 2026
Henry receives an A start/sit grade for Week 8 against Buffalo, indicating strong fantasy production expectations in this matchup.NegativeUsageOct 30, 2026
Henry is noted as the only running back in the league with more rushing attempts than Jonathan Taylor, establishing Taylor's elite workload status. This context is used to support Taylor's high-volume role, though his Week 8 matchup and potential workload management present downside risk.PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Henry has struggled without Jackson at QB, averaging 3.5 yards per carry and zero touchdowns over three games with Tyler Huntley. Over the first four weeks with Jackson, Henry averaged 4.2 yards per carry and scored seven touchdowns. Jackson's return is expected to reignite Henry's production, though some question whether the 32-year-old is simply declining.NegativeBustOct 29, 2026
Adam Dove notes that Derrick Henry started the year off on a tear, but has recently struggled. In Weeks 6 and 7, he failed to top 58 yards and didn't reach the end zone, which he was doing consistently in the first month of the season. This week, Lamar is returning, which could help Henry see more openings, but the Ravens will be facing a very good Bills team. The defense ranks in the middle of the league in run defense, but the last few weeks have held the Raiders to 65 yards and the Rams to 77 yards. The Bills offense is a threat to put up a lot of points, which could make this game a shootout, taking away rush attempts from Henry as the game goes on. With all those factors, Henry is at risk to disappoint owners once again as the weekly #9-ranked player (RB5).PositiveRoleOct 29, 2026
Derrick Henry is listed as a must-start player for Week 8, indicating he is a no-brainer start in fantasy lineups.NegativeBustOct 29, 2026
Derrick Henry has struggled the past two weeks, scoring just 5.0 and 5.9 PPR fantasy points in Weeks 6 and 7, finishing as RB40 and RB46 respectively. While context matters—Cleveland and Cincinnati have been stout run defenses, and Lamar Jackson's absence removes his mobility advantage—there are concerning underlying signs. Henry has been under 4.0 yards per carry in four of his last five games and sits at 3.94 yards per tote for the season. He's averaging only 0.11 missed tackles forced per attempt (70th among RBs) and has been stuffed 31 times, the most among all running backs. The source asks: 'Is Henry finally slowing down?' and notes that if he can't rebound against Buffalo (abysmal at stopping the run) with Jackson expected back, 'it might finally be time to panic about the all-time great.'PositiveProjectionOct 29, 2026
Derrick Henry is Jim Moorman's fifth-ranked running back if drafting today in 2026.PositiveValueOct 29, 2026
Henry is a buy-low candidate after consecutive disappointing games (4.5 and 5.4 half-PPR points, including just 45 rushing yards against Cincinnati in Week 7). Jay Henry Ocho still ranks him at RB6 for the rest of the season compared to RB8 in FantasyPros ECR. Despite the slump, Henry has received 17 carries in each of those disappointing games, indicating substantial workload remains. Baltimore is hopeful Lamar Jackson returns in Week 8, and the source is betting on that offense producing more scoring opportunities with Jackson back. Jay Henry Ocho would offer Josh Jacobs and Jameson Williams for Henry, using Williams' two-touchdown Week 7 to convert two lower-ranked players into a top-six running back.PositiveValueOct 29, 2026
Derrick Henry is recommended as a target to acquire in return for selling Kenneth Walker III. Experts suggest packaging Walker III for either Derrick Henry and Luther Burden, or Derrick Henry and Colston Loveland, positioning Henry as a more desirable asset than Walker III for the second half of the season.PositiveValueOct 28, 2026
Buy-low after consecutive games of 4.5 and 5.4 half-PPR points including just 45 rushing yards against Cincinnati in Week 7. Source still has him at RB6 for rest of season compared with RB8 in FantasyPros ECR. Received 17 carries in each disappointing game, so substantial workload remains to buy. Baltimore hopeful Lamar Jackson returns in Week 8; source betting on that offense producing more scoring opportunities when he's back. Willing to offer Josh Jacobs and Jameson Williams for Henry, using Williams' two-touchdown Week 7 to turn two lower-ranked players into top-six running back.PositiveBustOct 27, 2026
Henry carried 17 times for 45 yards (2.6 YPC) and caught 1 of 2 for 4 yards (5.9% target share, up from 3.2%) with 51% snap share (34 of 67). He had just four carries for 13 yards in the second half, was stuffed twice at the CIN 11, and had no touch after Q3 1:33. Per Next Gen Stats, this marks the second consecutive week Henry posted a rushing success rate below 25% (17.6% in Week 7 vs CIN; 23.5% in Week 6 vs CLE), compared to just one such game last season (14.3% in Week 12 vs NYJ). With yet another IOL injury, the source advises selling high on Henry.NegativeValueOct 27, 2026
Trade value of 50.5 with no change; ranked 6th among running backs in the trade value chart for Week 8.NegativeValueOct 27, 2026
Henry is a stop-gap option for dynasty contenders who lost De'Von Achane for the season. He can be acquired by trading a second-round rookie pick, providing short-term running back depth.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
Struggled to run the ball in Week 7 against Houston, contributing to Zay Flowers becoming the lone bright spot in Baltimore's offense.NegativeInjuryOct 26, 2026
With quarterback Lamar Jackson out for the third straight game as he slowly recovers from his ankle sprain, the Ravens have steadily faded in the division and now sit firmly in the basement. Derrick Henry hasn't scored a rushing touchdown since Jackson got hurt, and he's totaled just 103 yards on 34 carries over his last two starts. The team is 'hopeful' Jackson can return for Week 8 against Buffalo; his presence under center would go a long way toward taking some defensive attention off Henry. His limited use as a receiving threat caps his upside in an offense that keeps sputtering.NegativeProjectionOct 26, 2026
Derrick Henry has rushed for just 103 yards on 34 carries (3.0 yards per carry) and zero touchdowns over his last two games; with virtually no receiving involvement, his fantasy value is dependent on touchdowns and rushing production, neither of which has been encouraging lately. However, he has at least 60 total yards in every game this season, and when Lamar Jackson returns, scoring opportunities should follow.PositiveMatchupOct 23, 2026
Henry has a favorable matchup against Cincinnati, which is tied for the eighth-most yards per carry (4.43) allowed to running backs this year. Among 33 running backs with at least 50 rush attempts this season, Henry ranks fifth in rushing yards per game (89.0), 10th in explosive run rate (13.0%), 10th in success rate (53.1%), 12th in rush yards over expectation (15.3), and tied for first in rushing touchdowns (seven). Henry continues to defy Father Time with elite production.PositiveMatchupOct 23, 2026
Henry could find some running room against the Bengals. Cincinnati is tied for the 8th-most yards per carry (4.43) allowed to running backs this year. King Henry is continuing to defy Father Time; among 33 running backs with at least 50 rush attempts this season, he ranks 5th in rushing yards per game (89.0), 10th in explosive run rate (13.0%), 10th in success rate (53.1%), and 12th in rush yards.PositiveValueOct 23, 2026
Listed as a GPP-only play for the BAL vs. CIN matchup in Week 7 DFS slate, indicating recommended usage in tournament/GPP formats.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Derrick Henry is ranked as a must-start RB1 for Week 7 against Cincinnati, which has allowed the eighth-lowest explosive run rate, fifth-lowest rushing success rate, and 11th-lowest missed tackle rate.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Derrick Henry is listed as RB1 in weekly rankings for Week 7 against Cincinnati, indicating elite running back production is expected.NegativeProjectionOct 20, 2026
Derrick Henry had 18 of the Ravens' 21 backfield opportunities (85.7%, down from 76.5% in Week 5) and Justice Hill 3 (14.3%) with no carry. Henry ran 17 times for 58 yards (3.4 yards per carry), with three carries of 10 or more gaining 38 of them, and lost a fumble at Q4 12:45; he was ruled down at the Cleveland 1-yard line on 2nd-and-1 (Q1 9:38) and lost a yard on the next snap. He caught 1 of 1 for 2 yards (3.2% adjusted target share, down from 6.1%). The source mentions Henry as a 'sell-high' candidate on the Trade Show.NegativeValueOct 20, 2026
Derrick Henry's trade value declined -1.8 points to 50.5 in Week 7, suggesting the source views him as overvalued relative to recent market perception.PositiveProjectionOct 19, 2026
Henry averaged nearly 100 rushing yards per game through the first five weeks while scoring seven touchdowns. The source expects a bounce-back performance against the Bengals, noting he has at least 94 total yards in five of his last six matchups versus Cincinnati, with Lamar Jackson potentially returning for the division rivalry.NegativeProjectionOct 19, 2026
Henry finished Baltimore's Week 6 upset defeat with 17 carries for 58 yards, one catch for two yards, and a fumble—a disaster despite the respectable rushing total. Game scripts are a major factor in his fantasy value, and he consistently struggles in losses. However, this is not a long-term concern given his 100 rushing yards per game average through the first five weeks and seven touchdowns. He should bounce back against Cincinnati, where he has at least 94 total yards in five of his last six matchups. Lamar Jackson might be ready to return for that division rivalry.PositiveProjectionOct 16, 2026
Derek Brown grades Derrick Henry with an A start/sit grade for Week 6 against Cleveland, indicating strong performance expectations.PositiveValueOct 16, 2026
Listed as a core play for the CLE vs. BAL matchup in Week 6 DFS main slate, indicating strong DFS value and recommended exposure.PositiveUsageOct 13, 2026
Henry carried 24 times for 102 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for 18 yards and touchdown (6.1% adjusted) on 42 snaps (55%, down from 62%). Had 26 opportunities on 42 snaps with five red-zone carries (two from 5 or closer) and two stops at 1-yard line; 3.6 YPC baseline on 22 carries excluding two 11-yard runs. Strong touchdown-equity signal.PositiveValueOct 13, 2026
Derrick Henry's trade value increased +1.8 points to 52.3 in Week 6, maintaining elite status among running backs.NegativeProjectionOct 11, 2026
Henry ranks twelfth among flex players for Week 5 with moderate expert variance; best rank 8, worst rank 20, average rank 13, standard deviation 4, indicating some disagreement among experts on his Week 5 projection.NegativeBustOct 8, 2026
Derrick Henry faces a brutal Week 5 matchup against the Falcons despite his elite status. The Falcons' defense ranks 26th in points allowed to running backs and will focus exclusively on stopping Henry, resulting in an over-stacked box and limited opportunities. The Ravens offense is without Lamar Jackson and has a banged-up receiver room, creating game flow problems. The Falcons' explosive offense (with two Robinsons, Drake London, and Bijan Robinson) can dictate pace and keep the Ravens on the sideline. Henry may receive fewer than five carries in the third quarter and isn't expected to be on the field in the fourth quarter. Chris Mitchell expects Henry to be outscored by the Ravens backup RB in garbage time.NegativeProjectionOct 8, 2026
Henry ranks as the consensus #10 flex player with a best rank of 7, worst rank of 20, and average rank of 11 with standard deviation of 3, indicating increased expert disagreement on his tier placement.PositiveProjectionOct 8, 2026
Ranked 5th among running backs in Week 5 expert consensus with moderate standard deviation (2), indicating solid agreement on his elite tier placement.NegativeUsageOct 6, 2026
Henry carried 23 times for 73 yards (3.2 YPC; true 24/80) and a 5-yard touchdown and caught 2 of 2 targets for 6 yards (6.9% target share). First half: 9 carries/39 yards and the touchdown plus 1 catch for -3; second half: 14 carries/34 yards and 1 catch for 9. Red-zone usage: 3 red-zone carries for +10 yards and 1 touchdown; no red-zone carry in the second half; no red-zone targets. The source notes that with Huntley at QB, Henry averaged 22 carries per game last season, suggesting potential volume upside despite the efficiency drop.NegativeValueOct 6, 2026
Derrick Henry holds a trade value of 50.5 in Week 5 with no change, maintaining his elite tier status among running backs.NegativeMatchupOct 4, 2026
Derrick Henry will be the game narrative focus in his first matchup against his former team (Tennessee), with the source noting he will have plenty of prop tickets on King Henry for this game.PositiveProjectionOct 3, 2026
Derrick Henry had an ADP in the middle of the second round for half-PPR formats but has emerged as the RB3 overall in points per game through three weeks. He continues to hold off Father Time and turn back the clock, and would rank as a top-five running back if drafting today.PositiveValueOct 2, 2026
Derrick Henry is listed as a GPP-only play for the Week 4 DFS slate in the BAL vs. TEN matchup, indicating the source recommends him for tournament play with higher ceiling upside.PositiveMatchupOct 1, 2026
Henry faces his former team, the Tennessee Titans, for the first time ever in Week 4. Henry played for the Titans from 2016 to 2023, accumulating 9,502 rushing yards and 93 touchdowns over eight years. He topped 1,000 rushing yards five times with the Titans, including a 2,027-yard season in 2020. His move to Baltimore has been fruitful: 1,921 yards in 2024, 1,595 yards in 2025, and a fast start in 2026 with 301 rushing yards and six touchdowns. The source expects a regal performance.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Henry is listed as a must-start with no-brainer status in the source's Week 4 rankings against Tennessee.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Ranked 5th in flex rankings with best rank of 5 and average rank of 6.0; one standard deviation indicates some expert variance but consensus in the elite tier.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Ranked 3rd among running backs in Week 4 expert consensus (best 4, worst 6, average 4, standard deviation 1); positioned in elite tier with strong expert agreement.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Derrick Henry ranks 4th among running backs in Week 4 expert consensus with best rank of 4 and worst rank of 6, averaging rank 4 with standard deviation of 1, showing tight expert agreement.PositiveUsageSep 29, 2026
Carried 26 times for 89 yards and 2 touchdowns (true count should be 3 with a Q4 carry from the Dallas 2 reversed on replay), and caught his only target for 0 yards. Workload jumped sharply week over week from 16 to 26 carries on a 67% offensive snap share (43 of 64), establishing him as the clear lead back.PositiveValueSep 29, 2026
Trade value increased +1.6 to 50.5, indicating modest upward adjustment in perceived value.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Derrick Henry eclipsed the 24-carry mark for the second time in three games, rushing for 89 yards and two touchdowns on Sunday. The source notes Henry could have had an even bigger day if he'd managed to fall forward for a third touchdown near the goal line. At 32 years old in his 11th season, Henry is proving naysayers wrong with six touchdowns early on and will face a Tennessee Titans defense that ranks in the bottom 10 in rushing yards allowed per game.NegativeRoleSep 27, 2026
Derrick Henry is described as the heart of the Ravens team, though Zay Flowers is characterized as what makes the gears turn in the offense, suggesting Henry's role is more foundational while Flowers drives the passing game.PositiveProjectionSep 27, 2026
Henry ranks fifth in overall flex rankings with a best rank of 4, worst rank of 7, and average rank of 5 with standard deviation of 1, indicating tight expert clustering on his elite tier status.NegativeProjectionSep 26, 2026
Derrick Henry's Week 2 performance was fine but not the slate-breaking output expected given the game script; he faces a generous Cowboys defense that has allowed 100 rushing yards to opposing running backs in each game this season. However, the play carries risk: while Baltimore is a 3.5-point favorite, the script could flip if Dallas' offense comes out hot, potentially limiting Henry's volume.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Henry ranks sixth in flex rankings for Week 3 with a best rank of 5 and average rank of 6, showing tight expert agreement on his elite weekly projection.PositiveProjectionSep 25, 2026
Henry receives an A start/sit grade for Week 3 against DAL, indicating strong fantasy performance expectation.PositiveValueSep 25, 2026
Derrick Henry is listed as a core play for DFS in the Cowboys versus Ravens matchup in Brazil.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Derrick Henry is ranked RB1 for Week 3 and is listed as a must-start with no-brainer status against Dallas.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Henry is second in the NFL in rushing yards (212 at 106 per game) and tied for first in rushing touchdowns (four) in 2026, showing no signs of falling to Father Time. He has also added four receptions for 38 receiving yards. The Cowboys have faced -0.5% PROE this year and allowed the sixth-most rushing yards per game (110.5) at 4.42 yards per carry and one rushing touchdown to running backs. Running backs have also compiled 5.5 receptions per game, 33.5 receiving yards per game, and one receiving touchdown against Dallas. Henry's royalty can be on full display in Brazil in Week 3.NegativeValueSep 23, 2026
Mark Ringo identifies Derrick Henry as a target to acquire in a straight-up trade for Puka Nacua, suggesting Henry's value is higher than Nacua's given injury and volume concerns.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Ranked 6th in flex rankings with average rank of 6; best rank of 5 and worst rank of 7 show strong expert consensus (standard deviation of 1).PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Ranked 5th among running backs in Week 3 expert consensus rankings (best rank 4, worst rank 6, average 5, standard deviation 1); consensus top-5 RB with tight expert agreement.PositiveProjectionSep 23, 2026
Derrick Henry was recommended as a safe start in Week 2 and delivered with 16.2 fantasy points (RB7), validating the safe designation.NegativeUsageSep 22, 2026
Derrick Henry did almost all of his damage in the first half (11 carries, 51 yards, 1 TD) before falling off to just 5 carries for 17 yards after intermission as Baltimore's offense stalled. He got 75% of his rushing yardage in the first half alone, before Baltimore's offense went cold in the fourth quarter. Overall usage: 16 carries for 68 yards (1 TD), plus 4 targets/4 rec/28 yards.NegativeUsageSep 22, 2026
Derrick Henry did almost all of his damage in the first half of Baltimore's Week 2 loss to New Orleans, with 11 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown before falling off to just 5 carries for 17 yards after intermission as Baltimore's offense stalled. He got 75% of his rushing yardage in the first half alone, before Baltimore's offense went cold in the fourth quarter, indicating game script dependency.PositiveValueSep 22, 2026
Trade value of 48.9 with a +6.5 week-over-week increase; ranked 7th among RBs; bye week 13; faces DAL, TEN, ATL in weeks 3–5.PositiveProjectionSep 20, 2026
Henry receives an A+ start grade for Week 2, indicating elite fantasy performance expectations.NegativeProjectionSep 20, 2026
Ranked 2nd in flex rankings for Week 2 consensus from the most accurate experts; average ranking of 5 with a standard deviation of 1, showing strong expert consensus.PositiveUsageSep 18, 2026
With Zay Flowers questionable, Ja'Kobi Lane on injured reserve, and a soft matchup against New Orleans, Derrick Henry is in line for another heavy-usage game. Henry had 24 attempts for 144 yards and three touchdowns last week against Indianapolis. The Ravens are an -8.5 point favorite with a 46.5 point total. The math favors heavy Henry. New Orleans allowed Jahmyr Gibbs to rush for 156 yards last week.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Ranked 4th in flex rankings for Week 2 with average rank of 5 and standard deviation of 2, showing strong consensus as a top-5 flex option despite some variance.NegativeProjectionSep 18, 2026
Ranked 4th among running backs in Week 2 accuracy consensus; average ranking of 4 with range from 1 to 6 across expert models, showing some variance in expert opinion.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
In 22 wins since 2024, Derrick Henry has averaged 20.8 rush attempts per game, 121.5 rushing yards per game and 5.83 yards per carry. Per StatHead, in those games, Henry surpassed 92.5 rushing yards 15 times, making his over on 92.5 rushing yards an underdog prop pick.PositiveMatchupSep 18, 2026
Henry could be force-fed the rock for the 8.5-point favored Ravens against a potentially gassed Saints squad after last week's overtime loss. New Orleans coughed up 163 rushing yards, 5.26 yards per carry, two rushing touchdowns, six receptions and 41 receiving yards to Detroit's running backs last week. Henry is projected as the RB3, with the RB5 value score at DraftKings and a tie for the RB6 value score at FanDuel in Week 2.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Henry benefited from Declan Doyle's first game as Ravens offensive coordinator, with Baltimore dropping 41 points on the Colts in Indianapolis in Week 1. The source notes that Ravens fans and fantasy gamers with Henry should be elated with the results, indicating strong performance and positive outlook for Week 2.PositiveValueSep 18, 2026
Listed as a core play for DFS in Week 2, marking Henry as a primary target for both cash and tournament lineups.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
Henry carried 24 times for 144 yards and three touchdowns, adding a 19-yard catch in the Ravens' 41-23 Week 1 win over the Colts under new offensive coordinator Todd Doyle. The Ravens ran 506 yards of offense (10th-highest in franchise history) and scored on four of their first five drives, with Henry often finding himself one-on-one against Colts safeties after crisp blocking got him to the second level.PositiveUsageSep 17, 2026
Henry carried 24 times for 144 yards and three touchdowns, adding a 19-yard catch in the Ravens' 41-23 road win over the Colts in Week 1 under new offensive coordinator Declan Doyle. The Ravens rolled up 506 yards of offense (the 10th-highest single-game total in franchise history) and scored touchdowns on four of their first five drives. Lamar Jackson was under center on 41% of snaps, and the Ravens ran nearly one-third of their offensive plays with three tight ends on the field, creating favorable one-on-one matchups for Henry against safeties.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Derrick Henry is ranked RB3 for Week 2 with an average rank of 4.0 and range from 3 to 5, showing expert consensus with minimal variance in his tier placement.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Henry finished with 24 carries for 144 yards and 3 touchdowns (4, 32, 3 yards), silencing doubters. The source notes he 'made all the haters eat it once again (including me; shout-out to Fitz for having Henry ranked higher in the Week 1 rankings show),' indicating strong performance that exceeded expectations.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Safe start in Week 2 vs. New Orleans Saints. Exceptional production in Year 11: 144 rushing yards and 3 TDs in Week 1 opener vs. Colts; needs only 11 more rushing TDs to become Ravens' all-time record holder despite playing 50+ fewer games than current leaders. Averaged 6.0 yards per carry and 8.3% explosive run rate in Week 1. Saints allowed fifth-most rushing yards (165) in Week 1 with 32.7% explosive run rate. Ravens could be without Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane, creating monster workload for Henry. 75% of Henry's rushes came in zone concepts (6.75 yards per carry), and Saints particularly struggled in zone plays (5.88 yards per carry allowed).PositiveValueSep 15, 2026
Derrick Henry's trade value increased +1.6 points to 42.4 in Week 2, indicating the source's analysts view him as gaining value relative to market expectations.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Derrick Henry rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries on Sunday, becoming the focal point for the offense after receivers Zay Flowers and Ja'Kobi Lane left with injuries. The Ravens will look to continue their mantra of ball control and time-of-possession dominance next week at home against New Orleans.PositiveProjectionSep 13, 2026
Ranked 8th among running backs in Week 1 expert consensus rankings with best rank of 6 and average rank of 8, showing expert consensus for starting in Week 1.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
Ranked RB10 for Week 1 with sharp the source disagreement. One the source ranks him RB12 citing real concern about Colts' healthy defensive line historically rough on run games, Ravens' unsettled offensive line with three new interior starters and no confirmed center, and a specific teammate tight end's absence historically coinciding with dip in Henry's yards per carry. Other the source ranks him high-end RB1, believing new offensive coordinator will lean on Henry as offense's hammer in first game, viewing Colts matchup as more favorable given questions about aging defensive tackle's impact and inexperienced linebacker corps.