Who should I start in Week 9, Derrick Henry or DeVonta Smith?

Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128); on the flex board it is #45 vs #167. Projections: 13.8 vs 5.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or DeVonta Smith?

Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Derrick Henry for DeVonta Smith?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #42 overall and DeVonta Smith #52, so Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Derrick Henry or DeVonta Smith?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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This week: Derrick Henry
Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Derrick Henry

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	Derrick Henry	DeVonta Smith
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 2 rank DeVonta Smith ahead	#46#23–#52edge	#56#46–#66
Week 9 (flex)	FLX45#36–#50edge	FLX167#80–#223
Week 9 projection (PPR)	13.8edge	5.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	19 #42 overalledge	16 #52 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-25 ranks · -1900 val	-26 ranks · -1220 val
Rostered	100%	96%
Bye	13	10
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.01593% to play

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 9, Derrick Henry or DeVonta Smith?: Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and DeVonta Smith at WR84 (range #29–#128); on the flex board it is #45 vs #167. Projections: 13.8 vs 5.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or DeVonta Smith?: Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs DeVonta Smith WR31 (range #23–#51). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for DeVonta Smith?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #42 overall and DeVonta Smith #52, so Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.