Should I start Cody White or Derrick Henry this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+13.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Derrick Henry over Cody White for Week 7 Standard: 16.5 projected points versus 2.6.

Cody White: 3.3 FP recent scoring average; 1.25% matchup reduction against LAR.
Derrick Henry: 12.6 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 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

Cody White

WR · LVStats & schedule

2.6FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 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.

Cody White

Fortified2.6

ESPN2.5

Sleeper2.8

FantasyPros—

Cody White faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 1.25%.

Derrick Henry projects for 16.5 points in standard scoring, 13.9 more than Cody White. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 1:02 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.