Who should I start in Week 3, Derrick Henry or Jaylen Waddle?

Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB5 (range #4–#5) and Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25); on the flex board it is #8 vs #44. Projections: 18.6 vs 13.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Jaylen Waddle?

Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB11 (range #10–#12) vs Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#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 Jaylen Waddle?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #33 overall and Jaylen Waddle #34, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Derrick Henry or Jaylen Waddle?

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 Henry — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: close to even

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

	Derrick Henry	Jaylen Waddle
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 1 rank Jaylen Waddle ahead	#21#19–#23edge	#28#13–#35
Week 3 (flex)	FLX8#7–#11edge	FLX44#30–#55
Week 3 projection (PPR)	18.6edge	13.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	23 #33 overall	22 #34 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+3 ranks · +159 val	-1 ranks · -56 val
Rostered	100%	97%
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 3, Derrick Henry or Jaylen Waddle?: Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB5 (range #4–#5) and Jaylen Waddle at WR21 (range #15–#25); on the flex board it is #8 vs #44. Projections: 18.6 vs 13.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Jaylen Waddle?: Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB11 (range #10–#12) vs Jaylen Waddle WR14 (range #7–#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 Jaylen Waddle?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #33 overall and Jaylen Waddle #34, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.