Who should I start in Week 3, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?

Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB5 (range #4–#5) and Saquon Barkley at RB10 (range #8–#14). Projections: 18.6 vs 16.0 PPR points.

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

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Derrick Henry RB11 (range #10–#12) vs Saquon Barkley RB11 (range #8–#13). 2 of 4 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 #33 overall and Saquon Barkley #20, so Saquon Barkley 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 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: even on the consensus — 2 of 4 experts
Trade value: Saquon Barkley

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

	Derrick Henry	Saquon Barkley
Rest of season 2 of 4 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 2 rank Saquon Barkley ahead	RB11#10–#12	RB11#8–#13
Week 3	RB5#4–#5edge	RB10#8–#14
Week 3 projection (PPR)	18.6edge	16.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	23 #33 overall	34 #20 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+3 ranks · +159 val	+6 ranks · +597 val
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	13	10
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 Saquon Barkley?: Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB5 (range #4–#5) and Saquon Barkley at RB10 (range #8–#14). Projections: 18.6 vs 16.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: Derrick Henry RB11 (range #10–#12) vs Saquon Barkley RB11 (range #8–#13). 2 of 4 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 #33 overall and Saquon Barkley #20, so Saquon Barkley 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.