Derrick Henry vs Kenneth Walker III
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Derrick Henry this week: Kenneth Walker III is on bye in Week 5.
Derrick Henry gets ATL, the 20th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 14.6 points.
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: a clear but modest edge of 12.7 points of value over replacement (113.4 vs 100.8).
The draft market agrees: Derrick Henry goes first at ADP 15.5 vs 21.1 for Kenneth Walker III.
| Derrick HenryBAL | Kenneth Walker IIIKAN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | ATL | Bye | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 14.6 | 0.0 | Henry +14.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #20 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 250.0 | 237.3 | Henry +12.7 pts |
| Points per game | 14.7 | 14.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 113.4 | 100.8 | Henry +12.7 |
| Overall rank | #10 | #14 | Henry by 4 |
| Position rank | RB6 | RB9 | |
| Market ADP | 15.5 | 21.1 | III +5.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 5 |
Should I start Derrick Henry or Kenneth Walker III in Week 5?
Start Derrick Henry this week: Kenneth Walker III is on bye in Week 5.
Should I draft Derrick Henry or Kenneth Walker III in 2026 fantasy football?
Derrick Henry. He projects 250.0 fantasy points with 113.4 value over replacement, vs 237.3 points and 100.8 for Kenneth Walker III (RB, PPR).