Derrick Henry or Kyren Williams?
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 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kyren Williams
- Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 7 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 | Kyren Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 1 rank Kyren Williams ahead | RB9#8–#9edge | RB11#9–#14 |
| Week 5 | RB10#4–#14 | RB5#3–#8edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 17.3 | 18.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 39 #16 overalledge | 31 #23 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +17 ranks · +1635 val | +20 ranks · +1208 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 99% |
| 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 5, Derrick Henry or Kyren Williams?
- Kyren Williams. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB10 (range #4–#14) and Kyren Williams at RB5 (range #3–#8). Projections: 17.3 vs 18.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Kyren Williams?
- Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB9 (range #8–#9) vs Kyren Williams RB11 (range #9–#14). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Derrick Henry for Kyren Williams?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #16 overall and Kyren Williams #23, 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.