Derrick Henry or Ladd McConkey?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Derrick Henry
  • Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Derrick Henry

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Derrick HenryLadd McConkey
Rest of season (overall)
6 of 7 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 1 rank Ladd McConkey ahead
#46#23–#52edge#59#50–#71
Week 9 (flex)FLX45#36–#50edgeFLX62#55–#80
Week 9 projection (PPR)13.8edge11.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)19 #42 overalledge14 #57 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-25 ranks · -1900 val-2 ranks · -47 val
Rostered100%89%
Bye137
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 9, Derrick Henry or Ladd McConkey?
Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37); on the flex board it is #45 vs #62. Projections: 13.8 vs 11.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Ladd McConkey?
Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Ladd McConkey?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #42 overall and Ladd McConkey #57, 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.