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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Antonio Gibson vs Derrick HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Antonio Gibson's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Derrick Henry is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 16.0 PPG and 1,745 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Antonio Gibson (7.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Derrick Henry as the starter and Antonio Gibson as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBNew England Patriots#99

Antonio Gibson

PPG

7.9

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Bye

Week 14

RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Antonio Gibson

Derrick Henry

Head to Head

7.9 PPG16.0 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Antonio Gibson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Antonio Gibson is producing at 36% of elite pace and Derrick Henry at 73%. That ranking gap means Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Antonio Gibson vs Derrick Henry: The Full Breakdown

Derrick Henry and Antonio Gibson are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Baltimore Ravens running back averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025, a full 8.1 points per game ahead of Antonio Gibson's 7.9 with the New England Patriots. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Derrick Henry carries a 8.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Antonio Gibson ran for 548 yards and 3 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.

Antonio Gibson has his bye in Week 14, and Derrick Henry rests in Week 13. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Derrick Henry at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Antonio Gibson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Antonio Gibson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Antonio Gibson by a projected 138 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Antonio Gibson's 15. That durability gap means Derrick Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Antonio Gibson vs Derrick Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Antonio Gibson	Derrick Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	16.0
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	119	272
Rushing Yards	548	1,595
Rush Yds/Game	36.5	93.8
Rushing TDs	3	16
Receptions	24	15
Receiving Yards	195	150
Targets	0	21
Total TDs	4	16
Age	-	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Derrick Henry holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.0 points per game. Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Antonio Gibson or Derrick Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Antonio Gibson's 7.9 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Antonio Gibson and Derrick Henry average in 2025?▾

Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.1 points per game.

When are Antonio Gibson and Derrick Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Antonio Gibson (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Antonio Gibson or Derrick Henry a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored Antonio Gibson by 8.1 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.