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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chase Brown vs Derrick HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Chase Brown's 14.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Derrick Henry edges Chase Brown by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Derrick Henry goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBCincinnati Bengals#9

Chase Brown

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

1,019

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

437

Bye

Week 6

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

Chase Brown

Derrick Henry

Head to Head

14.6 PPG16.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Chase Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #9 at the position). Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Chase Brown is producing at 66% of elite pace and Derrick Henry at 73%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Chase Brown vs Derrick Henry: The Full Breakdown

Chase Brown (14.6 PPG) and Derrick Henry (16.0 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Chase Brown played 17 games for the Cincinnati Bengals; Derrick Henry suited up 17 times for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Chase Brown is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 69 targets into 437 yards, while Derrick Henry profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1595 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Chase Brown carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chase Brown sits Week 6 while Derrick Henry is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Chase Brown (age 26) 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 Chase Brown by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Chase Brown caught 69 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Chase Brown is 6 years younger than Derrick Henry (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chase Brown vs Derrick Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chase Brown	Derrick Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	16.0
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	248	272
Rushing Yards	1,019	1,595
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	93.8
Rushing TDs	6	16
Receptions	69	15
Receiving Yards	437	150
Targets	88	21
Total TDs	11	16
Age	26	32
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

Derrick Henry outscored Chase Brown by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (16.0 to 14.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chase Brown or Derrick Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Chase Brown's 14.6 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 Chase Brown and Derrick Henry average in 2025?▾

Chase Brown averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Chase Brown and Derrick Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chase Brown (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chase Brown or Derrick Henry a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored Chase Brown by 1.4 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.