Bucky Irving vs TreVeyon Henderson
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Bucky Irving this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (11.5 vs 9.8).
Bucky Irving faces DAL, the 5th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. TreVeyon Henderson faces LV, the 6th-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 Bucky Irving, and it isn't close: 24.5 points of value over replacement separate them (44.9 vs 20.3).
The draft market agrees: Bucky Irving goes first at ADP 46.2 vs 63.7 for TreVeyon Henderson.
| Bucky IrvingTAM | TreVeyon HendersonNWE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DAL | LV | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 11.5 | 9.8 | Irving +1.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #5 | #6 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 181.5 | 156.9 | Irving +24.5 pts |
| Points per game | 10.7 | 9.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 44.9 | 20.3 | Irving +24.5 |
| Overall rank | #39 | #52 | Irving by 13 |
| Position rank | RB20 | RB23 | |
| Market ADP | 46.2 | 63.7 | Henderson +17.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Should I start Bucky Irving or TreVeyon Henderson in Week 5?
Start Bucky Irving this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (11.5 vs 9.8).
Should I draft Bucky Irving or TreVeyon Henderson in 2026 fantasy football?
Bucky Irving. He projects 181.5 fantasy points with 44.9 value over replacement, vs 156.9 points and 20.3 for TreVeyon Henderson (RB, PPR).