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Derrick Henry or Rico DowdleWho 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. Rico Dowdle is a Carolina Panthers running back who averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game across 17 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
6
Rush Yds
534
Rush TDs
7
Rec
9
Rec Yds
64
Bye
Week 13
RBCarolina Panthers
Rico Dowdle
PPG
11.6
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,076
Rush TDs
6
Rec
39
Rec Yds
297
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs Rico Dowdle: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDerrick HenryRico Dowdle
PPG (Half-PPR)18.711.6
Games Played617
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)112197
Rushing Yards5341,076
Rush Yds/Game89.063.3
Rushing TDs76
Receptions939
Receiving Yards64297
Targets1050
Total TDs87
Age3228
Experience10 yrs5 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Rico Dowdle in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Derrick Henry and Rico Dowdle 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 Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6.

Should I draft Derrick Henry or Rico Dowdle in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 across 17. 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 Rico Dowdle average in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Rico Dowdle averaged 11.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.1 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Rico Dowdle's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

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