Derrick Henry vs Kyren Williams
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Derrick Henry this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (21.8 vs 19.9).
Derrick Henry faces CLE, the 3rd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Kyren Williams faces ARI, the 11th-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: a clear but modest edge of 11.1 points of value over replacement (182.2 vs 171.1).
The draft market agrees: Derrick Henry goes first at ADP 15.5 vs 31.8 for Kyren Williams.
| Derrick HenryBAL | Kyren WilliamsLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | CLE | ARI | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 21.8 | 19.9 | Henry +1.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #3 | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 339.9 | 328.8 | Henry +11.1 pts |
| Points per game | 20.0 | 19.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 182.2 | 171.1 | Henry +11.1 |
| Overall rank | #5 | #6 | Henry by 1 |
| Position rank | RB5 | RB6 | |
| Market ADP | 15.5 | 31.8 | Williams +16.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 11 |
Should I start Derrick Henry or Kyren Williams in Week 6?
Start Derrick Henry this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (21.8 vs 19.9).
Should I draft Derrick Henry or Kyren Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
Derrick Henry. He projects 339.9 fantasy points with 182.2 value over replacement, vs 328.8 points and 171.1 for Kyren Williams (RB, PPR).