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Matt Waldman RSP Film Room fantasy football takes on Derrick Henry
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Matt Waldman RSP Film Room about Derrick Henry.
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All Matt Waldman RSP Film Room insights about Derrick Henry
PositiveMatchupOct 26, 2026
Henry's production has suffered during Lamar Jackson's three-week absence. With Lamar Jackson healthy, his elite dual-threat ability (passer and runner) forces defenses to occupy 1–3 defenders on him, which opens up Henry's opportunities. With backup Tyler Huntley, defenses load up on Henry because Huntley is an okay passer and okay runner at best, lacking Lamar's consistency and dangerous skill sets. Matt Waldman compares this to DeAndre Swift's success with Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia, where Hurts' QB threat opened lanes for the RB. Henry possesses two elite traits—size and speed—that the Ravens should maximize more consistently. Bob Harris and Matt Waldman emphasize the need to get more out of him going forward, though he remains a weekly starter.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Bob Harris and Matt Waldman project a strong season for the 32-year-old Derrick Henry, citing his unique talent and potential for 1,500-1,700 rushing yards. They believe he should be a top-five fantasy back, provided the offensive line improves and Lamar Jackson remains healthy.PositiveValueAug 24, 2026
Matt Waldman suggests a roster construction strategy where drafters can secure Derrick Henry as a foundational piece, allowing for a balanced approach that incorporates other running backs like David Montgomery and Jonathan Brooks alongside quality wide receivers.PositiveValueAug 17, 2026
Bob Harris explicitly prefers drafting Derrick Henry over Jeremiah Love, citing Henry as a player he would rather have on his roster.NegativeProjectionMay 25, 2026
Bob Harris and Matt Waldman project Derrick Henry can rebound into the top-5 RBs in 2025 at age 32, despite finishing as RB7 last season. Waldman attributes last year's perceived poor performance to Lamar Jackson's injury, not Henry's decline. He cites the Ravens' draft of a generational guard prospect (Mekari Becton) as supporting infrastructure for Henry's rebound. Waldman expects Henry to be a top-3 to top-4 back and a value pick. Harris notes that at 32 years old, while cliff-fall risk exists for any aging back, the cost to find out is not prohibitive given his likely RB1 production if healthy. Both emphasize that a healthy Lamar Jackson is critical to Henry's rebound.