Derrick Henry vs Jeremiyah Love
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Derrick Henry this week, and it isn't close: 3.8 projected points separate them (16.0 vs 12.2).
Derrick Henry faces DAL, the 1st-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jeremiyah Love faces SF, the 24th-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: 19.3 points of value over replacement separate them (102.0 vs 82.7).
The draft market agrees: Derrick Henry goes first at ADP 15.5 vs 28.3 for Jeremiyah Love.
| Derrick HenryBAL | Jeremiyah LoveARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | DAL | SF | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 16.0 | 12.2 | Henry +3.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #1 | #24 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 238.6 | 219.3 | Henry +19.3 pts |
| Points per game | 14.0 | 12.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 102.0 | 82.7 | Henry +19.3 |
| Overall rank | #13 | #19 | Henry by 6 |
| Position rank | RB8 | RB11 | |
| Market ADP | 15.5 | 28.3 | Love +12.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 14 |
Should I start Derrick Henry or Jeremiyah Love in Week 3?
Start Derrick Henry this week, and it isn't close: 3.8 projected points separate them (16.0 vs 12.2).
Should I draft Derrick Henry or Jeremiyah Love in 2026 fantasy football?
Derrick Henry. He projects 238.6 fantasy points with 102.0 value over replacement, vs 219.3 points and 82.7 for Jeremiyah Love (RB, PPR).