Chris Rodriguez vs TreVeyon Henderson: Who Should You Start?
Chris Rodriguez and TreVeyon Henderson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chris Rodriguez averaged 7.0 PPG across 13 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.
A 4.1-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. Chris Rodriguez ran for 500 yards and 6 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chris Rodriguez sits Week 12 while TreVeyon Henderson 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.
