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Chris Olave vs Derrick Henry

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRNew Orleans Saints
Chris Olave
PPG
13.7
Games
16
Rec
100
Rec Yds
1,163
Rec TDs
9
Targets
156
Bye
Week 12
RBBaltimore RavensPPG LEADER
Derrick Henry
PPG
16.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,595
Rush TDs
16
Rec
15
Rec Yds
150
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

13.7 PPG16.0 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 14

Chris Olave vs Derrick Henry: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Chris Olave (WR, New Orleans Saints) against Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chris Olave averaged 13.7 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Derrick Henry posted 16.0 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Chris Olave has his bye in Week 12, Derrick Henry in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Derrick Henry holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.0 points per game. Chris Olave averaged 13.7 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 Chris Olave or Derrick Henry in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Chris Olave's 13.7 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 Chris Olave and Derrick Henry average in 2025?

Chris Olave averaged 13.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Derrick Henry's bye weeks in 2026?

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.