Derrick Henry or Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is a Baltimore Ravens running back who averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is a Seattle Seahawks wide receiver who averaged 23.4 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBBaltimore Ravens#4 RB

Derrick Henry

PPG

18.7

Games

Rush Yds

534

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 13

WRSeattle Seahawks#1 WR

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

23.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

717

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derrick Henry	Jaxon Smith-Njigba
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	23.4
Games Played	6	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	140
Rushing Yards	534	16
Rush Yds/Game	89.0	2.7
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	9	49
Receiving Yards	64	717
Targets	10	66
Total TDs	8	7
Age	32	24
Experience	10 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Derrick Henry and Jaxon Smith-Njigba is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Derrick Henry averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4.

Should I draft Derrick Henry or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Derrick Henry and Jaxon Smith-Njigba average in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 23.4 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.