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Davante Adams vs Derrick Henry

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRLos Angeles Rams
Davante Adams
PPG
13.8
Games
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 6
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

13.8 PPG16.0 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 14

Davante Adams vs Derrick Henry: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 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.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 6, Derrick Henry in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Derrick Henry at 16.0 PPG, 2.2 points per game above Davante Adams's 13.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or Derrick Henry in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Davante Adams's 13.8 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 Davante Adams and Derrick Henry average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Derrick Henry's bye weeks in 2026?

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.