Derrick Henry or Rashee Rice?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
Connect your league and an AI analyst settles debates like this one against your actual roster.
The lean
- This week: Rashee Rice
- Rest of season: Rashee Rice — 4 of 7 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| Derrick Henry | Rashee Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 3 of 7 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 4 rank Rashee Rice ahead | #46#23–#52 | #42#35–#49edge |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX45#36–#50 | FLX33#31–#35edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 13.8 | 14.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 19 #42 overall | 20 #39 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -25 ranks · -1900 val | +3 ranks · +122 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 96% |
| Bye | 13 | 5 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
Comparing a trade rather than a lineup choice? Check both sides of the offer with the AI Trade Analyzer, or review your Sleeper roster’s strengths and weaknesses.
Go deeper
More comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 9, Derrick Henry or Rashee Rice?
- Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB20 (range #15–#23) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #15–#18); on the flex board it is #45 vs #33. Projections: 13.8 vs 14.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Rashee Rice?
- Rashee Rice. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Rashee Rice WR23 (range #18–#29). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Rashee Rice 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 #42 overall and Rashee Rice #39, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.