Who should I start in Week 9, Derrick Henry or Emeka Egbuka?

Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and Emeka Egbuka at WR38 (range #24–#59); on the flex board it is #45 vs #81. Projections: 13.8 vs 10.9 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Emeka Egbuka?

Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Emeka Egbuka WR35 (range #25–#49). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Derrick Henry for Emeka Egbuka?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #42 overall and Emeka Egbuka #64, 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 Emeka Egbuka?

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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The lean

This week: Derrick Henry
Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Derrick Henry

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	Derrick Henry	Emeka Egbuka
Rest of season (overall) 6 of 7 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 1 rank Emeka Egbuka ahead	#46#23–#52edge	#64#49–#76
Week 9 (flex)	FLX45#36–#50edge	FLX81#55–#126
Week 9 projection (PPR)	13.8edge	10.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	19 #42 overalledge	13 #64 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-25 ranks · -1900 val	-14 ranks · -322 val
Rostered	100%	93%
Bye	13	10
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

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 Emeka Egbuka?: Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and Emeka Egbuka at WR38 (range #24–#59); on the flex board it is #45 vs #81. Projections: 13.8 vs 10.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Emeka Egbuka?: Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Emeka Egbuka WR35 (range #25–#49). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Emeka Egbuka?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #42 overall and Emeka Egbuka #64, 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.