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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ezekiel Elliott vs TreVeyon HendersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.1 PPG to Ezekiel Elliott's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy play this season.

TreVeyon Henderson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.9-PPG advantage is real (11.1 to 7.2), and TreVeyon Henderson's 10 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ezekiel Elliott is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBDallas Cowboys#99

Ezekiel Elliott

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

452

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

128

Bye

Week 7

RBNew England Patriots#24PPG LEADER

TreVeyon Henderson

PPG

11.1

Games

Rush Yds

911

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

221

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Ezekiel Elliott

TreVeyon Henderson

Head to Head

7.2 PPG11.1 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Ezekiel Elliott: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). TreVeyon Henderson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Ezekiel Elliott is producing at 33% of elite pace and TreVeyon Henderson at 50%. That ranking gap means TreVeyon Henderson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ezekiel Elliott vs TreVeyon Henderson: The Full Breakdown

Ezekiel Elliott and TreVeyon Henderson are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 PPG across 14 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 3.9-PPG gap gives TreVeyon Henderson 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. Ezekiel Elliott ran for 452 yards and 3 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ezekiel Elliott sits Week 7 while TreVeyon Henderson is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire TreVeyon Henderson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Ezekiel Elliott is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Ezekiel Elliott (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. TreVeyon Henderson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•TreVeyon Henderson outscored Ezekiel Elliott by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•TreVeyon Henderson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 14. That durability gap means TreVeyon Henderson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•TreVeyon Henderson scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•TreVeyon Henderson caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ezekiel Elliott vs TreVeyon Henderson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ezekiel Elliott	TreVeyon Henderson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.2	11.1
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	101	189
Rushing Yards	452	911
Rush Yds/Game	32.3	53.6
Rushing TDs	3	9
Receptions	18	35
Receiving Yards	128	221
Targets	0	42
Total TDs	3	10
Age	-	23
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

TreVeyon Henderson outscored Ezekiel Elliott by 3.9 PPG in 2025 (11.1 to 7.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ezekiel Elliott or TreVeyon Henderson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, TreVeyon Henderson has the edge at 11.1 PPG compared to Ezekiel Elliott's 7.2 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 Ezekiel Elliott and TreVeyon Henderson average in 2025?▾

Ezekiel Elliott averaged 7.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Ezekiel Elliott and TreVeyon Henderson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ezekiel Elliott (DAL) has a bye in Week 7, and TreVeyon Henderson (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ezekiel Elliott or TreVeyon Henderson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

TreVeyon Henderson outscored Ezekiel Elliott by 3.9 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.