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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Quentin Johnston's 11.2 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. Quentin Johnston (11.2 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

16.0 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 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 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Derrick Henry vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Derrick Henry (RB, Baltimore Ravens) against Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Quentin Johnston posted 11.2 PPG across 13 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, Quentin Johnston in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Derrick Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Quentin Johnston 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. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Quentin Johnston by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston'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.
•Quentin Johnston caught 51 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Quentin Johnston is 8 years younger than Derrick Henry (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derrick Henry	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	11.2
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	146
Rushing Yards	1,595	7
Rush Yds/Game	93.8	0.5
Rushing TDs	16	0
Receptions	15	51
Receiving Yards	150	735
Targets	21	84
Total TDs	16	8
Age	32	24
Experience	9 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

Summary

16.0 PPG for Derrick Henry versus 11.2 for Quentin Johnston in 2025. The baseline favors Derrick Henry, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Quentin Johnston's 11.2 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 Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Quentin Johnston (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.