Derrick Henry or Jaylen Warren?

Who to start in Week 8, 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 8 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 28 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Derrick Henry
  • Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 5 of 6 experts
  • Trade value: Derrick Henry

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Derrick HenryJaylen Warren
Rest of season
5 of 6 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 1 rank Jaylen Warren ahead
RB10#9–#12edgeRB11#10–#12
Week 8RB7#4–#9edgeRB10#5–#13
Week 8 projection (PPR)16.7edge15.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)38 #17 overalledge24 #31 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)0 ranks · 0 val+47 ranks · +1344 val
Rostered100%96%
Bye139
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 8, Derrick Henry or Jaylen Warren?
Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB7 (range #4–#9) and Jaylen Warren at RB10 (range #5–#13). Projections: 16.7 vs 15.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Jaylen Warren?
Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB10 (range #9–#12) vs Jaylen Warren RB11 (range #10–#12). 5 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Jaylen Warren?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #17 overall and Jaylen Warren #31, 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.