Who should I start in Week 5, Derrick Henry or Justin Jefferson?

Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB6 (range #4–#9) and Justin Jefferson at WR54 (range #9–#82); on the flex board it is #14 vs #101. Projections: 16.9 vs 16.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Justin Jefferson?

Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB9 (range #8–#10) vs Justin Jefferson WR10 (range #4–#22). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Derrick Henry for Justin Jefferson?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #17 overall and Justin Jefferson #18, 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 Justin Jefferson?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Derrick Henry
Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 3 of 6 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	Justin Jefferson
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 6 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 3 rank Justin Jefferson ahead	#18#15–#23edge	#20#8–#45
Week 5 (flex)	FLX14#10–#23edge	FLX101#18–#145
Week 5 projection (PPR)	16.9	16.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	38 #17 overall	36 #18 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+17 ranks · +1535 val	-9 ranks · -1878 val
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	13	6
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 5, Derrick Henry or Justin Jefferson?: Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB6 (range #4–#9) and Justin Jefferson at WR54 (range #9–#82); on the flex board it is #14 vs #101. Projections: 16.9 vs 16.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Justin Jefferson?: Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB9 (range #8–#10) vs Justin Jefferson WR10 (range #4–#22). 3 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Justin Jefferson?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #17 overall and Justin Jefferson #18, 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.