Who should I start in Week 9, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?

It is a coin flip on the consensus: Derrick Henry is RB20 (range #15–#23) and Saquon Barkley is RB20 (range #15–#25) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?

Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Derrick Henry for Saquon Barkley?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #39 overall and Saquon Barkley #58, 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.

Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?

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

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The lean

This week: even on the consensus
Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: Derrick Henry

At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.

	Derrick Henry	Saquon Barkley
Rest of season 5 of 7 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 2 rank Saquon Barkley ahead	RB17#9–#19edge	RB22#17–#27
Week 9	RB20#15–#23	RB20#15–#25
Week 9 projection (PPR)	13.8	14.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	20 #39 overalledge	14 #58 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-22 ranks · -1778 val	-33 ranks · -1451 val
Rostered	100%	99%
Bye	13	10
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → LIMIT · 0.83948% 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 9, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?: It is a coin flip on the consensus: Derrick Henry is RB20 (range #15–#23) and Saquon Barkley is RB20 (range #15–#25) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?: Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB17 (range #9–#19) vs Saquon Barkley RB22 (range #17–#27). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Derrick Henry ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for Saquon Barkley?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #39 overall and Saquon Barkley #58, 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.