Who should I start in Week 3, Derrick Henry or Rashee Rice?

Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB5 (range #4–#5) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17); on the flex board it is #8 vs #30. Projections: 18.6 vs 15.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Rashee Rice?

Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB11 (range #10–#12) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Derrick Henry for Rashee Rice?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #33 overall and Rashee Rice #26, so Rashee Rice 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.

Derrick Henry or Rashee Rice?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Derrick Henry
Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Rashee Rice

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Derrick Henry	Rashee Rice
Rest of season (overall) 4 of 4 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 0 rank Rashee Rice ahead	#21#19–#23edge	#47#33–#58
Week 3 (flex)	FLX8#7–#11edge	FLX30#28–#33
Week 3 projection (PPR)	18.6edge	15.1
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	23 #33 overall	28 #26 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+3 ranks · +159 val	-4 ranks · -372 val
Rostered	100%	99%
Bye	13	5
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Derrick Henry or Rashee Rice?: Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB5 (range #4–#5) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17); on the flex board it is #8 vs #30. Projections: 18.6 vs 15.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Rashee Rice?: Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB11 (range #10–#12) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Rashee Rice?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #33 overall and Rashee Rice #26, so Rashee Rice 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.