Derrick Henry or Jameson Williams?

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: even on the consensus
  • Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 4 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Derrick Henry

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

Derrick HenryJameson Williams
Rest of season (overall)
3 of 7 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 4 rank Jameson Williams ahead
#46#23–#52edge#51#44–#65
Week 9 (flex)FLX45#36–#50FLX45#34–#54
Week 9 projection (PPR)13.813.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)19 #42 overalledge17 #47 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-25 ranks · -1900 val+10 ranks · +268 val
Rostered100%95%
Bye136
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 9, Derrick Henry or Jameson Williams?
It is a coin flip on the consensus: Derrick Henry is RB20 (range #15–#23) and Jameson Williams is WR21 (range #17–#23) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Jameson Williams?
Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Jameson Williams WR24 (range #15–#33). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jameson Williams ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Jameson Williams?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #42 overall and Jameson Williams #47, 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.