Who should I start in Week 9, Derrick Henry or Malik Nabers?

Malik Nabers. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and Malik Nabers at WR8 (range #3–#10); on the flex board it is #45 vs #19. Projections: 13.8 vs 15.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Malik Nabers?

Malik Nabers. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Malik Nabers WR7 (range #7–#8). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Nabers ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Derrick Henry for Malik Nabers?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #42 overall and Malik Nabers #12, so Malik Nabers 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.

Derrick Henry or Malik Nabers?

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: Malik Nabers
Rest of season: Malik Nabers — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Malik Nabers

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	Derrick Henry	Malik Nabers
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 7 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 6 rank Malik Nabers ahead	#46#23–#52	#14#13–#16edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX45#36–#50	FLX19#8–#24edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	13.8	15.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	19 #42 overall	47 #12 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-25 ranks · -1900 val	+12 ranks · +1754 val
Rostered	100%	99%
Bye	13	8
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Knee) · -- → DNP · 0.64717% to play

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 Malik Nabers?: Malik Nabers. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and Malik Nabers at WR8 (range #3–#10); on the flex board it is #45 vs #19. Projections: 13.8 vs 15.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Malik Nabers?: Malik Nabers. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Malik Nabers WR7 (range #7–#8). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Nabers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Malik Nabers?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #42 overall and Malik Nabers #12, so Malik Nabers 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.