Derrick Henry or George Pickens?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Derrick Henry
  • Rest of season: George Pickens3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: George Pickens

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Derrick HenryGeorge Pickens
Rest of season (overall)
1 of 4 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 3 rank George Pickens ahead
#21#19–#23#20#17–#26edge
Week 3 (flex)FLX8#7–#11edgeFLX20#17–#25
Week 3 projection (PPR)18.6edge14.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)23 #33 overall36 #18 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +159 val+1 ranks · +134 val
Rostered100%100%
Bye1314
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Derrick Henry or George Pickens?
Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB5 (range #4–#5) and George Pickens at WR11 (range #10–#12); on the flex board it is #8 vs #20. Projections: 18.6 vs 14.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or George Pickens?
George Pickens. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB11 (range #10–#12) vs George Pickens WR10 (range #9–#12). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Pickens ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for George Pickens?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #33 overall and George Pickens #18, so George Pickens 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.