Derrick Henry or Justin Jefferson?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 23 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Justin Jefferson
  • Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 4 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Derrick Henry

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

Derrick HenryJustin Jefferson
Rest of season (overall)
4 of 8 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 4 rank Justin Jefferson ahead
#16#14–#18edge#19#13–#31
Week 7 (flex)FLX20#10–#24FLX16#12–#34edge
Week 7 projection (PPR)18.4edge17.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)43 #14 overalledge38 #17 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+19 ranks · +1988 val-9 ranks · -2066 val
Rostered100%100%
Bye136
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 7, Derrick Henry or Justin Jefferson?
Justin Jefferson. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB8 (range #6–#10) and Justin Jefferson at WR9 (range #6–#17); on the flex board it is #20 vs #16. Projections: 18.4 vs 17.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Justin Jefferson?
Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB8 (range #7–#9) vs Justin Jefferson WR10 (range #7–#14). 4 of 8 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 #14 overall and Justin Jefferson #17, 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.