Derrick Henry or Puka Nacua?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 24 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Puka Nacua
  • Rest of season: Puka Nacua — 8 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: Puka Nacua

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Derrick HenryPuka Nacua
Rest of season (overall)
0 of 8 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 8 rank Puka Nacua ahead
#16#14–#18#4#2–#6edge
Week 7 (flex)FLX20#8–#24FLX3#2–#11edge
Week 7 projection (PPR)18.017.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)43 #14 overall77 #4 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)+19 ranks · +1988 val-1 ranks · -646 val
Rostered100%100%
Bye1311
StatusNo injury designationQUESTIONABLE (Calf) · -- → LIMIT → DNP · 0.60322% 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 7, Derrick Henry or Puka Nacua?
Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB8 (range #4–#10) and Puka Nacua at WR1 (range #1–#5); on the flex board it is #20 vs #3. Projections: 18.0 vs 17.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Puka Nacua?
Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB8 (range #7–#9) vs Puka Nacua WR1 (range #1–#2). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Puka Nacua ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Puka Nacua?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #14 overall and Puka Nacua #4, so Puka Nacua 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.