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 HenryKyren Williams
Rest of season
7 of 8 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 1 rank Kyren Williams ahead
RB9#8–#9edgeRB11#9–#14
Week 5RB10#4–#14RB5#3–#8edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)17.318.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)39 #16 overalledge31 #23 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+17 ranks · +1635 val+20 ranks · +1208 val
Rostered100%99%
Bye1311
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 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.