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
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Derrick Henry | Ladd 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–#50edge | FLX62#55–#80 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 13.8edge | 11.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 19 #42 overalledge | 14 #57 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -25 ranks · -1900 val | -2 ranks · -47 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 89% |
| Bye | 13 | 7 |
| 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 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.