Derrick Henry or Malik Nabers?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Derrick Henry
  • Rest of season: Derrick Henry4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Malik Nabers

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Derrick HenryMalik Nabers
Rest of season (overall)
4 of 4 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 0 rank Malik Nabers ahead
#21#19–#23edge#27#20–#31
Week 3 (flex)FLX8#7–#11edgeFLX17#8–#41
Week 3 projection (PPR)18.6edge14.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)23 #33 overall32 #22 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+3 ranks · +159 val+2 ranks · +197 val
Rostered100%99%
Bye138
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 3, Derrick Henry or Malik Nabers?
Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB5 (range #4–#5) and Malik Nabers at WR8 (range #4–#18); on the flex board it is #8 vs #17. Projections: 18.6 vs 14.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Malik Nabers?
Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB11 (range #10–#12) vs Malik Nabers WR12 (range #10–#14). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry 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 #33 overall and Malik Nabers #22, 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.