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 HenryNico 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–#30FLX15#8–#21edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)17.317.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)39 #16 overalledge35 #19 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+17 ranks · +1635 val-6 ranks · -987 val
Rostered100%100%
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 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.