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All Footballguys insights about Derrick Henry
PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
Henry's Week 1 performance validated his signing despite age concerns. The Ravens' running game benefited from losing Patrick Ricard and Isaiah Likely, as Durham Smythe and Matt Hibner provide steadier blocking options. Lamar Jackson working under center instead of gun or pistol makes it easier for Henry to read the line of scrimmage. Waldman says "Buy, buy, buy."PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Designated as a Three Star running back in the Vegas Value Chart for Week 2, indicating strong DFS appeal based on Vegas odds analysis and game scripting.PositiveMatchupSep 15, 2026
Henry is an obvious ceiling play in Week 2 against New Orleans; Baltimore just dropped 41 points on Indianapolis with Henry rushing for 144 yards and scoring three times. New Orleans surrendered 31 points and 156 rushing yards to Gibbs in Detroit. Henry may be the player whose matchup Josh Allen likes most on the entire slate.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Henry was prime Henry in Week 1 with three scores including one from distance, showing he remains ahead on the judge's scorecards despite age concerns.PositiveProjectionSep 14, 2026
Derrick Henry posted 144 rushing yards and 3 rushing touchdowns in Week 1 for Baltimore, moving past Marcus Allen for sole possession of 3rd on the career rushing touchdown list with 125 total; he had his seventh career game with 140+ yards and 3+ touchdowns, tying Jim Brown for the most in NFL history, and also tied Brown for the most with 140+ rushing yards and 2+ touchdowns at 16 games.PositiveProjectionSep 10, 2026
Classified as HIGH CEILING RB1 for Week 1 matchup at Indianapolis; indicates upside potential with lower floor.PositiveBreakoutSep 7, 2026
Derrick Henry received 1 vote in the industry experts poll for 2026 league winner; voter is Alan Seslowsky.PositiveProjectionSep 7, 2026
Henry currently sits at 13,018 rushing yards (10th all-time) and 122 rushing touchdowns (4th all-time). He has averaged 1,758 yards and 16 touchdowns per season in his two Baltimore seasons. Maintaining that production would pace him to pass Eric Dickerson (9th, 13,259 yards) and Jerome Bettis (8th, 13,662 yards) in 2026, with a realistic path to reach Curtis Martin's 6th-place mark (14,101 yards) by 2027. For touchdowns, his current pace would reach Marcus Allen's 3rd-place mark (123 TDs) in 2026 and LaDainian Tomlinson's 2nd-place mark (145 TDs) by 2027. Henry has not considered retirement.PositiveValueSep 5, 2026
Henry received 28.8% of the contest budget allocation, making him the primary running back investment; he is the only selected running back with a bye week after Week 11.PositiveValueSep 4, 2026
Derrick Henry continues to defy the age curve and stands out as a priority value at ADP RB11, suggesting the source views him as undervalued relative to his production potential despite his age.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
The source expresses enthusiasm for Derrick Henry in Round 2, noting he is a preferred option depending on how the round plays out. Henry is positioned as a viable alternative alongside A.J. Brown and Brock Bowers at that price level.PositiveValueSep 1, 2026
The source lists Derrick Henry as a primary Round 2 target, indicating preference over consensus at that stage.PositiveRoleAug 31, 2026
Offensive coordinator Declan Doyle indicated Henry will have an expansive role in Baltimore's new offense, saying there are not many players in the league who can do what Henry does.NegativeValueAug 26, 2026
Sigmund Bloom labels Henry as AVOID AT ADP; while not a gross overvalue in the late second round, Henry is still being drafted a round ahead of Javonte Williams, and Sigmund Bloom expresses concern that Father Time will eventually catch up with the aging running back.NegativeRoleAug 24, 2026
Derrick Henry acknowledged the Baltimore offense is a work in progress heading into the regular season; the offensive line struggled to protect Lamar Jackson against Brian Flores' exotic blitz packages during joint practices and Game 2 against Minnesota, suggesting potential concerns for the running game.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Derrick Henry has risen 3 spots in FBG OC ADP over the past week, moving from rank 25 to rank 22 (RB12), reflecting increased demand for the Baltimore running back.NegativeRoleAug 20, 2026
Derrick Henry is mentioned in the article title and tags as one of the players flying under the radar, suggesting the source is examining his draft positioning and role.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
ESPN's Mike Clay argues Henry remains a featured rusher in a terrific offense and is well-positioned for his fifth consecutive top-eight fantasy campaign. Henry finished as RB7 last year and RB4 in 2024 while carrying the ball more than 300 times for the Ravens. His 3,516 rushing yards over the last two seasons are the most in the NFL, and he finished the 2025 season second in the NFL in rushing yards for the fourth season in a row. At age 32, only 12 players have achieved 1,000-yard rushing seasons at that age or older, but Henry's conditioning and new coaching staff support continued elite production.PositiveValueAug 20, 2026
Henry's RB12 ADP is undervalued relative to his track record and role. He leads the NFL in carries inside the 5-yard line (42) and is second in touchdowns (34) since joining Baltimore before 2024. His 5.2 yards per carry last season ranked fifth among qualified backs, and he totaled over 300 carries in each of his first two Ravens seasons. New head coach Jesse Minter called Henry a "major, major" part of the offense, and incoming offensive coordinator Declan Doyle said he will have "an immense role." The source argues Henry is a reasonably priced gamble at pick 21 overall, with elite production being normalized and discounted because of age; his track record and remarkable offseason conditioning suggest he could achieve his fifth consecutive top-eight fantasy finish.PositiveUsageAug 17, 2026
Has seen more perimeter play calls and could see an increased role in the passing game.PositiveValueAug 16, 2026
Derrick Henry is ranked RB23 on Footballguys projections and available at the end of Round 2. Bob Harris prefers his price and role over Saquon Barkley's, citing better cost-to-upside ratio.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Henry was RB4 and RB7 in two seasons with Baltimore; Jackson's return boosts his touchdown outlook; ADP 21 reflects mid-tier value with upside from improved scoring opportunity.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Waldman includes Henry as RB2 in multiple draft constructions and notes that while Henry is older and in a new scheme, the play designs are not foreign to him. Waldman suggests folks might be overthinking or nitpicking his value, indicating Henry is undervalued relative to his talent and production potential despite age and scheme concerns.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
Zachariason mentions Henry as a preferred option in the early-round RB range, alongside Barkley, suggesting both are valued over Chase Brown.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
JJ Zachariason selected Derrick Henry at pick 13 (RB) in the True Love Draft, part of a draft strategy where he 'took more liberties with my choices and veered away from consensus value as a driver for my picks,' suggesting Henry represents value outside consensus.PositiveValueAug 14, 2026
JJ Zachariason drafts Derrick Henry in Round 13 in Draft No. 2, positioning him as a high-volume RB with big-play skill in the opening rounds.PositiveProjectionAug 14, 2026
Henry's offensive line should be better thanks to an upgrade at guard and better health; Lamar Jackson being healthy makes life easier on the line and opens the ground game with his threat. The source is going for volume and red-zone opportunities and will slightly reach for the combo of safety and upside, even if the perception is that safety gets less safe with each passing year.PositiveValueAug 11, 2026
At 33 years old and the active career leader in carries (2,662), Henry defied aging expectations last year. Ravens coach Jesse Minter praised Henry's conditioning and physical presence: 'The way that guy goes about his business is really impressive...for that dude to be playing running back with the size and skill set that he [has] is definitely one of a kind.' Henry was just 26 yards off the league rushing lead, ranked second in rushing touchdowns, and tied for second in yards per carry. While risky due to age and limited passing-game involvement, Henry stiff-armed Father Time and offers value.PositiveValueAug 10, 2026
Derrick Henry is ranked RB23 on Footballguys projections and goes at the end of Round 2. Bob Harris prefers him over Barkley at his current price, citing better value and role appeal.PositiveRoleAug 10, 2026
Henry is not thinking about retirement as he races up the career rushing leaderboard, indicating his continued commitment and workload expectations with the Ravens.NegativeBustAug 9, 2026
Derrick Henry is listed as a 2026 fantasy regression candidate in the source's article title and section heading, but the article content is cut off before his specific analysis is provided. No detailed reasoning, statistics, or projection changes are available in the provided text.PositiveProjectionAug 6, 2026
Father Time is coming for him at some point, but Zachariason is betting on Henry until someone tackles or runs him down; paired with Montgomery creates a strong rushing volume duo; Zachariason compares his enthusiasm to childhood memories of Kevin Mack and Earnest Byner.PositiveProjectionAug 5, 2026
Henry's production has mocked age-regression models, and he'll pay off as a draft-day steal if it happens again; ranked RB12 at age 32, positioned as a potential value play in the Fringe RB1s tier.NegativeProjectionJul 31, 2026
Derrick Henry ranks among the top running backs in yards after contact per carry over the last four seasons, ahead of Tony Pollard.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Henry at ADP 20 is undervalued despite age (turning 33) and limited passing game role; he's the active carries leader and has defied Father Time. Last year he was second in the NFL with 1,595 rushing yards, averaged over five yards per carry for the second straight season, scored 16 times on the ground for the second straight season, and tied for the AFC lead in runs of 40 yards or more.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Henry is undervalued in Round 2 (ADP 20) despite age and carry concerns; he's the active carries leader by a wide margin and will turn 33 next January, and isn't a factor in the passing game (one season in a decade with over 30 receptions). However, Father Time pays him protection money: last year he was second in the NFL with 1,595 rushing yards, averaged over five yards per carry for the second straight season, scored 16 times on the ground for the second straight season, and tied for the AFC lead in runs of 40 yards or more.PositiveValueJul 28, 2026
Henry is undervalued at ADP 20 in Round 2 despite age (turning 33 in January) and limited passing-game involvement. His 2025 production was elite: second in the NFL with 1,595 rushing yards, averaged over five yards per carry for the second straight season, scored 16 rushing touchdowns for the second straight season, and tied for the AFC lead in 40-yard runs. Father Time has not caught up to King Henry, and his ground production remains elite.NegativeProjectionJul 22, 2026
Ranked #26 in PPR top 250; the source raises an age-related durability question: can he continue to beat Father Time, suggesting uncertainty about his ability to maintain elite production.