Who should I start in Week 9, Derrick Henry or Josh Jacobs?

Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16). Projections: 13.8 vs 15.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Josh Jacobs?

Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Derrick Henry for Josh Jacobs?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #39 overall and Josh Jacobs #64, 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.

Derrick Henry or Josh Jacobs?

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: Josh Jacobs
Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 4 of 7 experts
Trade value: Derrick Henry

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

	Derrick Henry	Josh Jacobs
Rest of season 4 of 7 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 3 rank Josh Jacobs ahead	RB17#9–#19edge	RB18#14–#24
Week 9	RB20#15–#23	RB14#10–#16edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	13.8	15.2edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	20 #39 overalledge	13 #64 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-22 ranks · -1778 val	+86 ranks · +721 val
Rostered	100%	96%
Bye	13	11
Status	No injury designation	No 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 Josh Jacobs?: Josh Jacobs. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and Josh Jacobs at RB14 (range #10–#16). Projections: 13.8 vs 15.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Josh Jacobs?: Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Josh Jacobs RB18 (range #14–#24). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Josh Jacobs?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #39 overall and Josh Jacobs #64, 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.