Derrick Henry or Javonte Williams?

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: Derrick Henry3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Derrick Henry

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Derrick HenryJavonte Williams
Rest of season
3 of 4 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 1 rank Javonte Williams ahead
RB11#10–#12edgeRB14#8–#18
Week 3RB5#4–#5edgeRB12#10–#13
Week 3 projection (PPR)18.6edge15.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)23 #33 overalledge19 #41 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +159 val+2 ranks · +77 val
Rostered100%99%
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 Javonte Williams?
Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB5 (range #4–#5) and Javonte Williams at RB12 (range #10–#13). Projections: 18.6 vs 15.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Javonte Williams?
Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB11 (range #10–#12) vs Javonte Williams RB14 (range #8–#18). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Javonte Williams?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #33 overall and Javonte Williams #41, 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.