Yahoo Fantasy Football on Derrick Henry
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In 33 games with Lamar Jackson since 2024, Derrick Henry is half-PPR's RB5 with an 18-106-0.94 rushing line. He's also first in the efficiency metrics, too; rush yards over expected (+32%), EPA per carry (+0.09), and yards per carry (5.8).
STACKED’s take
Henry's elite efficiency (RB5 in 33 games with Lamar) and Saints' ground weakness support confidence.
Henry is projected for 88.5 total yards in Week 2 vs. New Orleans. There are no signs of decline; in 33 games with Lamar Jackson since 2024, Henry is half-PPR's RB5 with an 18-106-0.94 rushing line and ranks first in efficiency metrics: rush yards over expected (+32%), EPA per carry (+0.09), and yards per carry (5.8). He received 24 carries in Week 1 despite new OC Declan Doyle's adjustments to the run game. The Saints were gashed by Jahmyr Gibbs on the ground in Week 1, and DC Brandon Staley has been willing to allow ground attacks if it prevents explosive plays through the air. The Ravens are projected for 27.5 points (third) at home as 7.5-point favorites.
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