Derrick Henry or Nico Collins?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 8 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Nico Collins
- Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 4 of 8 experts
- Trade value: Derrick Henry
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Derrick Henry | Nico Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 4 of 8 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 4 rank Nico Collins ahead | #17#15–#19edge | #18#16–#26 |
| Week 5 (flex) | FLX16#9–#30 | FLX15#8–#21edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 17.3 | 17.8 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 39 #16 overalledge | 35 #19 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +17 ranks · +1635 val | -6 ranks · -987 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 100% |
| Bye | 13 | 8 |
| 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 5, Derrick Henry or Nico Collins?
- Nico Collins. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB8 (range #4–#13) and Nico Collins at WR7 (range #5–#9); on the flex board it is #16 vs #15. Projections: 17.3 vs 17.8 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Nico Collins?
- Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB9 (range #8–#9) vs Nico Collins WR9 (range #8–#12). 4 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Derrick Henry for Nico Collins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #16 overall and Nico Collins #19, 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.