Who should I start in Week 5, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?

Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB8 (range #4–#13) and Saquon Barkley at RB66 (range #53–#78). Projections: 17.3 vs 5.3 PPR points.

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

Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB9 (range #8–#9) vs Saquon Barkley RB15 (range #10–#18). 7 of 8 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 #16 overall and Saquon Barkley #38, 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 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 8 at 6:11 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: Derrick Henry
Rest of season: Derrick Henry — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: Derrick Henry

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Derrick Henry	Saquon Barkley
Rest of season 7 of 8 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 1 rank Saquon Barkley ahead	RB9#8–#9edge	RB15#10–#18
Week 5	RB8#4–#13edge	RB66#53–#78
Week 5 projection (PPR)	17.3edge	5.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	39 #16 overalledge	21 #38 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+17 ranks · +1635 val	-16 ranks · -1105 val
Rostered	100%	99%
Bye	13	10
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP · 0.07694% 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 5, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?: Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB8 (range #4–#13) and Saquon Barkley at RB66 (range #53–#78). Projections: 17.3 vs 5.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or Saquon Barkley?: Derrick Henry. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB9 (range #8–#9) vs Saquon Barkley RB15 (range #10–#18). 7 of 8 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 #16 overall and Saquon Barkley #38, 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.