Who should I start in Week 9, Derrick Henry or Mike Evans?

Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and Mike Evans at WR72 (range #19–#108); on the flex board it is #45 vs #143. Projections: 13.8 vs 8.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Mike Evans?

Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Mike Evans WR25 (range #21–#30). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Evans ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Derrick Henry for Mike Evans?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #42 overall and Mike Evans #44, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Derrick Henry or Mike Evans?

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 — 4 of 7 experts
Trade value: close to even

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Derrick Henry	Mike Evans
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 7 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 4 rank Mike Evans ahead	#46#23–#52edge	#49#45–#60
Week 9 (flex)	FLX45#36–#50edge	FLX143#30–#205
Week 9 projection (PPR)	13.8edge	8.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	19 #42 overall	18 #44 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-25 ranks · -1900 val	+7 ranks · +219 val
Rostered	100%	95%
Bye	13	8
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Ribs) · DNP → DNP · 0.20173% 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 Mike Evans?: Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and Mike Evans at WR72 (range #19–#108); on the flex board it is #45 vs #143. Projections: 13.8 vs 8.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Mike Evans?: Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Mike Evans WR25 (range #21–#30). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Mike Evans ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Mike Evans?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #42 overall and Mike Evans #44, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.