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Derrick Henry vs Ja'Marr Chase

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
WRCincinnati Bengals
Ja'Marr Chase
PPG
15.7
Games
16
Rec
125
Rec Yds
1,412
Rec TDs
8
Targets
185
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

16.0 PPG15.7 PPG
17 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Derrick Henry vs Ja'Marr Chase: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) against Ja'Marr Chase (WR, Cincinnati Bengals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Ja'Marr Chase posted 15.7 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 14, Ja'Marr Chase in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, Derrick Henry holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.0 points per game. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 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 Derrick Henry or Ja'Marr Chase in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Ja'Marr Chase's 15.7 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 Ja'Marr Chase average in 2025?

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ja'Marr Chase averaged 15.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Ja'Marr Chase's bye weeks in 2026?

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Ja'Marr Chase (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.