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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Derrick HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to D'Andre Swift's 13.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Derrick Henry has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.8-PPG advantage is real (16.0 to 13.2), and Derrick Henry's 16 touchdowns show scoring upside. D'Andre Swift is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBChicago Bears#16

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

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

D'Andre Swift

Derrick Henry

Head to Head

13.2 PPG16.0 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, D'Andre Swift is producing at 60% 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.

D'Andre Swift vs Derrick Henry: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. D'Andre Swift (Chicago Bears) finished the 2025 season averaging 13.2 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens) came in at 16.0 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Derrick Henry carries a 2.8-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. D'Andre Swift ran for 1087 yards and 9 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.

One scheduling note: D'Andre Swift is off Week 10 and Derrick Henry Week 13. 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.

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: D'Andre Swift (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 D'Andre Swift by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. 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.
•D'Andre Swift caught 34 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•D'Andre Swift is 5 years younger than Derrick Henry (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Derrick Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Derrick Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	16.0
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	272
Rushing Yards	1,087	1,595
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	93.8
Rushing TDs	9	16
Receptions	34	15
Receiving Yards	299	150
Targets	48	21
Total TDs	10	16
Age	27	32
Experience	5 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Derrick Henry holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.0 points per game. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift or Derrick Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to D'Andre Swift's 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift and Derrick Henry average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 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 2.8 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Derrick Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is D'Andre Swift or Derrick Henry a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored D'Andre Swift by 2.8 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.