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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Harold Fannin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Derrick Henry (16.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

TECleveland Browns#9

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Harold Fannin Jr.

Head to Head

16.0 PPG9.4 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Derrick Henry vs Harold Fannin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) against Harold Fannin Jr. (TE, Cleveland Browns) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Harold Fannin Jr. posted 9.4 PPG across 16 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 13, Harold Fannin Jr. in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Derrick Henry at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Harold Fannin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by a projected 112 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'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.
•Harold Fannin Jr. caught 72 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 11 years younger than Derrick Henry (21 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs Harold Fannin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derrick Henry	Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	9.4
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	150
Rushing Yards	1,595	13
Rush Yds/Game	93.8	0.8
Rushing TDs	16	1
Receptions	15	72
Receiving Yards	150	731
Targets	21	107
Total TDs	16	7
Age	32	21
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Derrick Henry outscored Harold Fannin Jr. by 6.6 PPG in 2025 (16.0 to 9.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.6 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Harold Fannin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.