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 Henry | Justin 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–#24 | FLX16#12–#34edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 18.4edge | 17.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 43 #14 overalledge | 38 #17 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +19 ranks · +1988 val | -9 ranks · -2066 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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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.