Should I start Derrick Henry or Jaylen Warren this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Jaylen Warren

+2.2 projected edge · PPR

Start Jaylen Warren over Derrick Henry for Week 7 PPR: 19.7 projected points versus 17.5.

Derrick Henry: 14.0 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
Jaylen Warren: 20.7 FP recent scoring average; 10% matchup lift against NO.

Forecast updated Oct 24, 2026, 10:31 PM ET · PPR

FF PICK

Jaylen Warren

RB · PITStats & schedule

19.7FF projected

↑ +2.0 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Derrick Henry

RB · BALStats & schedule

17.5FF projected

↓ -0.6 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Jaylen Warren

Fortified19.7

ESPN17.7

Sleeper17.0

FantasyPros—

Jaylen Warren faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 20.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 10%.

Derrick Henry

Fortified17.5

ESPN18.0

Sleeper16.7

FantasyPros—

Derrick Henry faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 14.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Jaylen Warren projects for 19.7 points in PPR scoring, 2.2 more than Derrick Henry. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 24, 2026, 10:31 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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