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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Gus EdwardsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Gus Edwards's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Derrick Henry outscored Gus Edwards by 9.0 PPG in 2025 with 16 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Derrick Henry is the clear pick. Gus Edwards profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 13

RBLos Angeles Chargers#99

Gus Edwards

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

468

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Gus Edwards

Head to Head

16.0 PPG7.0 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Gus Edwards: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Derrick Henry is producing at 73% of elite pace and Gus Edwards at 32%. That ranking gap means Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Derrick Henry vs Gus Edwards: The Full Breakdown

Derrick Henry and Gus Edwards are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Baltimore Ravens running back averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025, a full 9.0 points per game ahead of Gus Edwards's 7.0 with the Los Angeles Chargers. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 9.0-point weekly advantage for Derrick Henry is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Derrick Henry ran for 1595 yards and 16 touchdowns; Gus Edwards posted 468 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Derrick Henry has his bye in Week 13, and Gus Edwards rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Derrick Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Gus Edwards is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Gus Edwards (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Gus Edwards by a projected 153 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Gus Edwards's 13. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs Gus Edwards: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derrick Henry	Gus Edwards
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	7.0
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	91
Rushing Yards	1,595	468
Rush Yds/Game	93.8	36.0
Rushing TDs	16	4
Receptions	15	10
Receiving Yards	150	62
Targets	21	0
Total TDs	16	4
Age	32	-
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Derrick Henry at 16.0 PPG, 9.0 points per game above Gus Edwards's 7.0. 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 Gus Edwards in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Gus Edwards's 7.0 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 Gus Edwards average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 9.0 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Gus Edwards's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Gus Edwards (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Derrick Henry or Gus Edwards a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored Gus Edwards by 9.0 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.