Derrick Henry vs Ashton Jeanty
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Derrick Henry this week, and it isn't close: 3.9 projected points separate them (19.7 vs 15.8).
Derrick Henry faces CIN, the 7th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Ashton Jeanty faces LA, the 19th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Derrick Henry, and it isn't close: 43.7 points of value over replacement separate them (151.6 vs 107.9).
The draft market agrees: Derrick Henry goes first at ADP 15.5 vs 21.0 for Ashton Jeanty.
| Derrick HenryBAL | Ashton JeantyLVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | CIN | LA | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 19.7 | 15.8 | Henry +3.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #7 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 314.4 | 270.7 | Henry +43.7 pts |
| Points per game | 18.5 | 15.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 151.6 | 107.9 | Henry +43.7 |
| Overall rank | #7 | #13 | Henry by 6 |
| Position rank | RB7 | RB11 | |
| Market ADP | 15.5 | 21.0 | Jeanty +5.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 13 |
Should I start Derrick Henry or Ashton Jeanty in Week 7?
Start Derrick Henry this week, and it isn't close: 3.9 projected points separate them (19.7 vs 15.8).
Should I draft Derrick Henry or Ashton Jeanty in 2026 fantasy football?
Derrick Henry. He projects 314.4 fantasy points with 151.6 value over replacement, vs 270.7 points and 107.9 for Ashton Jeanty (RB, PPR).