Derrick Henry vs TreVeyon Henderson: Who Should You Start?
Derrick Henry and TreVeyon Henderson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG across 17 games with the Baltimore Ravens, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.
A 4.9-PPG gap gives Derrick Henry the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Derrick Henry ran for 1595 yards and 16 touchdowns; TreVeyon Henderson posted 911 and 9. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
