Should I start Carnell Tate or Derrick Henry this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+9.3 projected edge · Standard

Start Derrick Henry over Carnell Tate for Week 7 Standard: 16.5 projected points versus 7.3.

Carnell Tate: 8.7 FP recent scoring average.
Derrick Henry: 12.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Derrick Henry

RB · BALStats & schedule

16.5FF projected

↓ -0.2 vs ESPN

vs CIN

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Carnell Tate

WR · TENStats & schedule

7.3FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Derrick Henry

Fortified16.5

ESPN16.7

Sleeper15.3

FantasyPros—

Derrick Henry faces CIN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 12.6 fantasy points.

Carnell Tate

Fortified7.3

ESPN6.8

Sleeper7.4

FantasyPros—

Carnell Tate faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 8.7 fantasy points.

Derrick Henry projects for 16.5 points in standard scoring, 9.3 more than Carnell Tate. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 7:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.