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All Yahoo Fantasy Football insights about Derrick Henry
NegativeProjectionOct 28, 2026
Ray Garvin's first data point questions whether Derrick Henry is 'cooked,' raising concerns about his fantasy viability after Week 7 underperformance despite his elite ADP and draft capital.PositiveProjectionOct 28, 2026
Derrick Henry's fantasy ranking rises in Week 8 PPR scoring due to Buffalo allowing a ton of fantasy points every week, lifting Baltimore's stars up the rankings.NegativeProjectionOct 27, 2026
Henry is in a slump and is one of the key players Matt Harmon is relying on to turn things around after going 1-3 over the past four weeks. Harmon had the low score of Week 7 with 66.8 points.PositiveRoleOct 26, 2026
Henry's fantasy value receives a significant boost with Lamar Jackson's return to the Baltimore offense in Week 8. Jackson's presence elevates the entire Ravens run game and passing attack, directly benefiting Henry's production ceiling.PositiveProjectionOct 22, 2026
Henry is listed as an elite option this week.PositiveProjectionOct 21, 2026
Henry comes off a season-low 4.5 half PPR points against Cleveland, but his workload foundation remains intact. Across his last four games, he is the RB10 on RB4 usage (18.4 expected half PPR points per game), leading all RBs with 22.5 carries per game. Henry should have more scoring chances and better game scripts moving forward, especially if Lamar Jackson can return in Week 7's potential shootout. Baltimore heads into Sunday as 2.5-point home favorites with a 27.0-point implied total (second).PositiveValueOct 21, 2026
Ranked #7 in rest-of-season RB trade value with a HALFPPR value of 68; positioned in the top tier of running back trade values.PositiveUsageOct 15, 2026
Henry's first 100-yard game since Week 1 came exactly when Baltimore needed it, with Lamar Jackson sidelined. Henry rushed 24 times for 102 yards in the Ravens' Sunday Night Football win over the Falcons and made Atlanta pay with an 18-yard touchdown catch, showing receiving upside despite not being the biggest receiving threat out of the backfield.PositiveProjectionOct 15, 2026
Henry is listed as an elite option this week; the source's analysis starts below him, indicating he's a clear start.NegativeRoleOct 15, 2026
Henry is cited as an example of an obvious start regardless of matchup, representing the type of early-round fantasy stud that the source does not focus on in matchup analysis.PositiveProjectionOct 14, 2026
Henry is cited by the source as an example of a player capable of beating aggregate aging curves in fantasy football, suggesting he is defying typical decline patterns for running backs at his age.PositiveMatchupOct 14, 2026
Henry is the RB4 on RB5 usage, leading all backs with 22.6 carries per game; projected for 92.5 total yards at CLE. The Ravens haven't been at full health on offense yet, and new OC Declan Doyle has made the most of it. The offense feels poised, even with first-round LG Vega Ioane temporarily moving to C; they'll have Cam Jurgens there moving forward, and Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers should be ready for Week 6 after trading injuries so far. The source calls this 'an eruption spot.' The Browns have allowed the 26th-most fantasy points to RBs at 15.7 half PPR per game, but they recently have suffered injuries to two impactful DTs. Braelon Allen ran it up the gut in last week's slop to the tune of an RB6 finish, and Jaylen Warren had 126 scoreless yards the week prior. Henry will look to make a four-game streak of 90+ total yards by Cleveland's opposing RB. Henry was the RB7 on 19.2 fantasy points last time out against them in Week 11 of 2025, when Myles Garrett was available. The Ravens project for 22.5 points (14th).PositiveProjectionOct 7, 2026
This assumes Lamar Jackson (ankle) is out with the Ravens' team total sitting at just 20.0 points. Henry has four games without Lamar Jackson in Baltimore and has passed the test with flying colors, averaging 21.9 half PPR points on 24 carries per game. There's simply not enough depth around Henry to move away from him in terms of elite total volume, projecting 94.5 total yards against Atlanta, which has allowed the third-fewest fantasy points to RBs.PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
Henry and Bijan Robinson are positioned as 1A and 1B elite RB options in the 2026 draft, representing the top-tier running back talent that early draft picks can secure.PositiveValueOct 7, 2026
Ranked #6 in rest-of-season RB trade value with a HALFPPR value of 676; tied with James Cook III at the sixth-tier elite running back level on the source's trade value chart for rest-of-season fantasy management.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Derrick Henry ranks sixth in winning percentage at 59.33% through four weeks, demonstrating strong early-season performance for the Ravens.PositiveProjectionOct 6, 2026
Derrick Henry ranks among the top players in the overall Week 5 PPR rankings; the source identifies him as a top-ranked player heading into Week 5.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
Derrick Henry would maintain value in Week 5 even if Lamar Jackson is out, given the volume he could see in the Ravens' offense.NegativeUsageOct 5, 2026
Among the six RBs with 70+ carries, Henry has found the end zone more times than Kenneth Walker, positioning him as a top touchdown scorer at the position.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
At 32 years old, Henry continues to defy expectations for running backs; he is tied for the league lead in carries (66) and rushing touchdowns (6) entering Week 4.PositiveProjectionOct 1, 2026
Listed as an elite RB option for Week 4.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Henry is the RB5 (18.0 half PPR per game) on RB14 usage (13.8 expected) in 35 games with Lamar Jackson since 2024. In games the Ravens win, Henry climbs a tier above those marks. This year, he is the RB3 on RB4 usage with new OC Declan Doyle passing the first-time play-caller eye test. There don't appear to be any real signs of decline from Henry. Against Tennessee, the Ravens project for 27.5 points (first) as 11.5-point favorites and Baltimore is the favorite to lead the league in carries this week.PositiveProjectionSep 30, 2026
Ranked 4th overall in Week 4 Flex rankings by USA TODAY Sports Fantasy projections using half-point PPR scoring; classified as a Tier 1 lineup lock must-start.NegativeValueSep 30, 2026
Ranked 6th among running backs in rest-of-season trade value with a HALFPPR value of 676; positioned as a second-tier elite asset for trade negotiations.PositiveProjectionSep 29, 2026
Among the leading fantasy point-scorers at running back in Week 3 and ranked No. 2 in Week 4 rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, facing Tennessee.PositiveProjectionSep 28, 2026
Henry lands as the RB3 in PFN's Week 3 rankings with real Tier 1 upside against Baltimore's favored matchup in Dallas. He is the one running back in the league with a 19-plus-yard reception in each of the first two weeks, which stands out because he managed just two 15-plus-yard grabs all of last season before Declan Doyle arrived.PositiveProjectionSep 24, 2026
Ranked 5th overall in Week 3 Flex rankings by projected fantasy points in half-point PPR scoring; listed as a Tier 1 lineup lock must-start.PositiveMatchupSep 23, 2026
Derrick Henry has an ideal matchup in Week 3 against Dallas, which is allowing 173.5 rushing yards per game; this creates an obvious opportunity for Baltimore to recommit to Henry in the running game.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Derrick Henry delivered consistent production for Matt Harmon's team in Week 2, contributing to Harmon's 2-0 record with notably strong performance.PositiveProjectionSep 22, 2026
Ranked second among running backs in Week 3 fantasy rankings by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, traveling to Dallas to face the Cowboys.NegativeUsageSep 22, 2026
Derrick Henry was not handed the ball on a critical third-and-1 play in a tie game during the Ravens' Week 2 loss to the Saints; instead, the Ravens took a deep shot that didn't work and has been criticized, suggesting a potential underutilization of the running back in a key moment.NegativeMatchupSep 18, 2026
Henry's presence alongside Lamar Jackson makes the Ravens' offense formidable. The source notes that 'if he's not bad enough for opposing defenses, Derrick Henry only makes things worse,' suggesting the Saints will face a challenging defensive environment in Week 2.PositiveProjectionSep 18, 2026
Henry delivered a vintage Week 1 performance, running for 144 yards and three touchdowns while passing Marcus Allen on the all-time rushing touchdown list at age 32; featured as the $70 Pack Chase Card (2025 Donruss Downtown).PositiveProjectionSep 17, 2026
Derrick Henry once again looks like the centerpiece of his offense heading into Week 2, suggesting sustained elite production and usage.PositiveProjectionSep 16, 2026
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.NegativeProjectionSep 16, 2026
Matt Harmon lists Derrick Henry as one of the only other running backs tempting him ahead of Kenneth Walker in a redraft scenario. Henry was Harmon's 14th overall player in draft ranks.NegativeValueSep 16, 2026
Derrick Henry carries rest-of-season trade value of 66 PPR and 68 HALFPPR, placing him in the mid-tier running back range.PositiveProjectionSep 15, 2026
Derrick Henry scored over 30 fantasy points in Week 1, demonstrating strong production in what appears to be a high-scoring offensive environment.NegativeDepth ChartSep 15, 2026
Henry is the Ravens superstar running back; the only other RB to take a handoff in Week 1 was the backup, establishing Henry's clear lead-back role.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Henry shows no signs of slowing down and could still fall into the end zone 12-14 times even in a regression year; the source was chasing him in Round 2 as a fallback when Chase Brown wasn't available.PositiveProjectionSep 9, 2026
Derrick Henry shows no signs of slowing down and could fall into the end zone 12-14 times in a regression year; the source compares him to Nolan Ryan and expresses confidence in his durability, making him a target when Chase Brown is unavailable.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
The Colts improved their run defense with second-round LB C.J. Allen and healthy star DT DeForest Buckner (played only 10 games last year). Indianapolis was league average in advanced rushing metrics last year, making this a neutral matchup rather than a bad one. Henry has averaged 43 more rushing yards in career wins (104 to 61).PositiveRoleSep 9, 2026
In 32 games with Lamar Jackson, Henry is the RB6 (17.4 half PPR points) on RB15 usage. He leads all backs in rush yards over expected per carry (+37%) in those games because Jackson's rushing threat occupies a front-seven defender, allowing Henry to reach top speed.NegativeMatchupSep 9, 2026
Used as a figurative reference point for the difficulty of stopping NFL Survivor contest momentum; no specific fantasy insight provided.PositiveProjectionSep 8, 2026
Ranked as the tenth-best running back for Week 1 by Daniel Dobish of TheHuddle.com, facing the Indianapolis Colts on the road.PositiveProjectionSep 4, 2026
Derrick Henry is a back-nine player who didn't show efficiency leakage last year like Christian McCaffrey did. The source feels comfortable drafting Henry in Round 2 and suspects he could fall into the end zone 12-14 times even in a bad season.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Matt Harmon's favorite pick in Round 2; drafted at Pick 13 from the No. 12 slot (slight reach). Positioned as a floor play in a balanced roster construction that pairs him with upside-heavy selections elsewhere.PositiveValueSep 3, 2026
Matt Harmon's favorite Round 2 pick; found no real signals of individual decline despite yards before contact dipping from 2.41 (2024) to 1.6 (2025). Yards after contact actually increased slightly from 3.5 to 3.59, ranking fourth-best among qualified rushers. Ravens added no serious competition for the workhorse. ADP is outside top 15 picks, making him excellent value for receiver-heavy builds in Declan Doyle's offense suited to heavy outside zone runs.NegativeProjectionSep 3, 2026
Ranked 17th overall with 4/5 risk, 3/5 reward. Age is the main issue; some offensive line concerns and another first-time play-caller add risk. Since 2000, Henry is one of five RBs in Year 10 to score 15+ PPR PPG, and the first since 2010; zero of those four did it the next season. No 15+ PPG scoring RB in Year 11 this century; closest was Marshall Faulk at 13 PPG.PositiveValueSep 2, 2026
The source recommends Derrick Henry as a safer mid-to-late second-round running back alternative to Love, suggesting he offers better value at that draft position.PositiveProjectionSep 2, 2026
Despite surface concerns—he's a power back, turned 32 in January, and has had a heavy career workload—there's zero sign of attrition. Henry has improved in his two Baltimore seasons, pushing his YPC to 5.6 and scoring 34 touchdowns. Even if efficiency drops this year, Pianowski suspects Henry would fall into the end zone 12-14 times in a bad season. The Baltimore offense is an arrow pointing up with new OC Declan Doyle. When Pianowski doesn't land Brown in Round 2, he pivots to Henry.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
The source identifies Derrick Henry as part of the second tier of running backs available in the 10th pick range, alongside De'Von Achane, James Cook, Saquon Barkley, Chase Brown, and Kenneth Walker III. This tier presents an opportunity to load up at the RB position when drafting from a later first-round slot.NegativeValueSep 1, 2026
The source identifies Henry as a risky Round 2 option, noting he is 32 years old and past his prime, making him an unstable choice compared to safer alternatives like Chase Brown.NegativeRoleAug 31, 2026
The source notes Henry rarely catches passes in the Ravens offense, making him irrelevant to target competition. With Henry rarely catching passes and other limited options, Zay Flowers should improve on his 2025 production.PositiveValueAug 27, 2026
Despite entering his age-32 season, Henry shows zero sign of slippage with RB7, RB3, RB8, RB4, RB16 (despite missing two months), RB2, and RB3 finishes over seven seasons. Since joining the Ravens two years ago, he's averaging 5.6 yards per carry. He's spiked 34 touchdowns in 34 Baltimore games, and with Lamar Jackson rarely running at the goal line, Henry could have a bad year and still score a dozen times in 2026. His second-round draft price is an enormous opportunity.NegativeRoleAug 25, 2026
Derrick Henry is positioned in the Ravens red zone, a factor in Joel Smyth's assessment that Lamar Jackson's situation lacks the perfection needed for an early-round QB pick.NegativeBustAug 21, 2026
Henry is a bust candidate because at 32 years old, he is two years older than his new offensive coordinator Lamar Jackson, who is in a pseudo-contract year; Baltimore finally has promising young wide receivers to help Zay Flowers, who just received a huge extension; while it's easy to say Henry has to slow down at some point, there are enough team factors to think he might not outperform his ADP; Kenneth Walker, Omarion Hampton, or De'Von Achane are better running back options in the second round.PositiveValueAug 21, 2026
Derrick Henry's Prizm Silver PSA 10 remains the outright price king at $420 (+53%), proving the 'legend tax' is very real even in year 11 of his career. His premium valuation relative to younger elite RBs reflects collector recognition of his brand strength and sustained fantasy relevance.NegativeValueAug 20, 2026
Hayden Winks ranks Derrick Henry in his half-PPR tier order at the 2.02 pick range, placing him below De'Von Achane, Kenneth Walker III, CeeDee Lamb, Saquon Barkley, James Cook II, and Chase Brown, but ahead of Justin Jefferson.PositiveProjectionAug 20, 2026
Henry is entering Year 11 in 2026 and represents a historic outlier. Since 2000, only five RBs have averaged 15+ PPR PPG in Year 10+, and only one has done so since 2010: Henry in 2025. The source poses the question of whether Henry can become the first of the five Year 10+ RBs to survive and maintain elite production going into Year 11, highlighting his exceptional durability and sustained elite performance.PositiveProjectionAug 19, 2026
Derrick Henry is ranked No. 15 in the 2026 NFL Top 100 Players list, the highest-ranked player on the Baltimore Ravens. In 2025, Henry rushed for 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns, demonstrating elite production that supports his premium ranking.PositiveValueAug 19, 2026
Henry is drafted in the second round by Ian Hartitz, reflecting confidence in his role and production for the Ravens.PositiveProjectionAug 18, 2026
Henry averaged more yards after contact (3.59 to 3.5) in 2025 than 2024 with zero signs of decline when watching him; while he is well into an outlier zone from an age standpoint, the source will not be the first off the ship and notes the Ravens didn't grab any real competition for the future Hall of Famer, who basically walks into the season with 10-plus touchdowns in his back pocket.PositiveValueAug 18, 2026
Henry's ADP of 18.3 (RB11) is undervalued despite his age and 2,851 career touches; he has logged over 300 carries and 16 touchdowns in each of the last two seasons with 5.9 and 5.2 yards per carry, respectively, and finished as a top-six fantasy running back in six of the last seven seasons, making him a rare early-round bargain going in the second round on average.NegativeBustAug 17, 2026
No running back Henry's age (32) has had a top-five season at the position in more than 40 years. While Henry's RB8 finish last year appears strong, one-third of his production came during the fantasy playoffs. This concentration of scoring is concerning; Henry ranked among the bottom 20 players whose fantasy teams advanced to the playoffs, suggesting his production was not evenly distributed across the regular season.PositiveValueAug 12, 2026
Pat ranks Henry RB7 and argues his decline is overstated. Henry has 371 more rushing yards than any other player over the past two years and accounts for 40 percent of all 1,500-yard rushing campaigns in that span. He remained elite from an efficiency perspective last season, finishing third in average rush yards over expected. With a reinvigorated Ravens offense and coaching staff, Pat says 'Time comes for us all. It's just having a hard time finding Henry. Believe his long-foretold decline when you see it.'NegativeProjectionAug 12, 2026
Drafted at 2.7 in this full-PPR mock draft, indicating Round 2 value for the running back.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Positioned as a high-end RB2 in the Ravens' offensive depth chart for 2026.PositiveProjectionAug 12, 2026
Derrick Henry is classified as a high-end RB2 in Baltimore's depth chart, indicating strong fantasy value expectations and a significant role in the running game.NegativeProjectionAug 11, 2026
Identified as a draft target; the source notes 'The odometer and age might concern you, though Henry's efficiency has actually improved since joining the Ravens two years ago. And he's a near-lock for double-digit touchdowns, something he's done in eight straight years. Heck, Henry might already have 15 spikes in his back pocket. He's a reasonable pick at the end of the second round, or anytime in the third.' Henry's improved efficiency and TD consistency offset age concerns.PositiveProjectionAug 11, 2026
Henry was selected twenty-second overall in the TE Premium mock draft, positioned as RB11 in the draft order, reflecting his status as a top-tier running back in this format.NegativeValueAug 10, 2026
RB7 finish with RB11 ADP at age 32; while the discount is not sizable, every bit helps in early rounds. Henry has scored double-digit touchdowns in eight straight seasons, including 34 TDs since joining Baltimore two years ago. His efficiency has been shockingly better with the Ravens, and the offense should improve with a healthy Lamar Jackson season. The source recognizes the intention to avoid older RBs but notes Henry shows no sign of decline.NegativeBustAug 9, 2026
JJ Zachariason applies a similar fade logic to Derrick Henry as Barkley: the 32-year-old is two years older than his new offensive coordinator Lamar Jackson, who is in a pseudo-contract year. Additionally, Baltimore now has promising young WRs to complement Zay Flowers (who just received a huge extension), creating team factors that suggest Henry might not outperform his ADP despite his age. Zachariason recommends Kenneth Walker, Omarion Hampton, or De'Von Achane as superior second-round RB alternatives.NegativeProjectionAug 7, 2026
Henry is grouped in Tier 2 as one of the RB5-RB12 range backs, though the source's rankings differ from ADP on the internal ordering of this tier.PositiveRoleAug 5, 2026
Henry is featured as the RB anchor in the Hero RB strategy example at 2.05 ADP. The source highlights his concentrated workload with rushing rates of 67% and 65% since joining the Ravens and almost 90% of goal-line carries, positioning him as a bellcow that alleviates pressure to hit on later-round RBs.PositiveProjectionJul 29, 2026
Henry's aging curve has not applied to his career; his Baltimore efficiency is a step forward from his final Tennessee years. He has missed just one game in four years (remarkable durability for a power runner), does not catch passes but remains the automatic goal-line back, and mobile QB Lamar Jackson has never been a big touchdown rusher. Even with a notable efficiency drop, Henry could have a mediocre season and still score 10+ TDs. He is a reasonable late-second-round call and an easy selection if he slips into the third.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
The source notes that while any other back who will be 32 with 1,261 carries over the last four seasons would be a concern, Henry is different—implying he remains a viable fantasy asset despite age and workload concerns that would typically be red flags.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Henry has 2,662 career carries, tops among active players, with Josh Jacobs way behind in second at 1,840. At age 31 last season, Henry had 1,595 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns while averaging a healthy 5.2 yards per carry. The source notes it's absurd what Henry continues to do given modern concerns about wear and tear for running backs, but most modern backs aren't 252 pounds like Henry. The source predicts that while Henry will slow down at some point, predicting it seems foolish as he is an outlier in today's game.NegativeProjectionJul 28, 2026
The source notes that while most backs at age 32 with 1,261 carries over four seasons would be a concern, Henry is different, implying durability and continued production despite age and workload.PositiveProjectionJul 28, 2026
Henry has 2,662 career carries, tops among active players, and at age 31 last season had 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns while averaging a healthy 5.2 yards per carry. The source notes that given concerns about wear and tear for backs in the modern NFL, it's absurd what Henry continues to do, but most modern backs aren't 252 pounds like Henry. At some point Henry will slow down, but predicting it seems foolish; he is an outlier in today's game, better suited for an era in which running back committees didn't exist.