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Derrick Henry vs DK Metcalf

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

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
WRPittsburgh Steelers
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9

Head to Head

16.0 PPG10.5 PPG
17 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 9

Derrick Henry vs DK Metcalf: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) against DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while DK Metcalf posted 10.5 PPG across 15 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.

Derrick Henry has his bye in Week 14, DK Metcalf in Week 9. 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, 5.5 points per game above DK Metcalf's 10.5. 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 Derrick Henry or DK Metcalf in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to DK Metcalf's 10.5 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 Derrick Henry and DK Metcalf average in 2025?

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and DK Metcalf's bye weeks in 2026?

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 14, and DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.