Should I start Derrick Henry or DK Metcalf this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+6.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Derrick Henry over DK Metcalf for Week 7 Standard: 16.5 projected points versus 9.6.

Derrick Henry: 12.6 FP recent scoring average.
DK Metcalf: 7.7 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

DK Metcalf

WR · PITStats & schedule

9.6FF projected

↓ -0.7 vs ESPN

at NO

Sun 9:30 AM 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.

DK Metcalf

Fortified9.6

ESPN10.3

Sleeper8.2

FantasyPros—

DK Metcalf faces NO in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.7 fantasy points.

Derrick Henry projects for 16.5 points in standard scoring, 6.9 more than DK Metcalf. 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.