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 Henry | Puka 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–#24 | FLX3#2–#11edge |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 18.0 | 17.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 43 #14 overall | 77 #4 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +19 ranks · +1988 val | -1 ranks · -646 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 100% |
| Bye | 13 | 11 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (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.