Aaron Jones vs Derrick Henry: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Derrick Henry put up 16.0 fantasy points per game for the Baltimore Ravens in 2025, while Aaron Jones managed 8.7 across 12 games with the Minnesota Vikings. A 7.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 7.3-PPG gap gives Derrick Henry the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Aaron Jones ran for 548 yards and 2 touchdowns; Derrick Henry posted 1595 and 16. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Aaron Jones sits Week 6 while Derrick Henry is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
