Aaron Jones vs TreVeyon Henderson: Who Should You Start?
Aaron Jones and TreVeyon Henderson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 PPG across 12 games with the Minnesota Vikings, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.
A 2.4-PPG gap gives TreVeyon Henderson 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; TreVeyon Henderson posted 911 and 9. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One scheduling note: Aaron Jones is off Week 6 and TreVeyon Henderson Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
