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Should I start Derrick Henry or Ryan Flournoy this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+10.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Derrick Henry over Ryan Flournoy for Week 7 Standard: 16.5 projected points versus 5.7.

  • Derrick Henry: 12.6 FP recent scoring average.
  • Ryan Flournoy: 7.6 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Derrick Henry
Why this pick?

Derrick Henry

Fortified16.5
ESPN16.7
Sleeper15.3
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Ryan Flournoy

Fortified5.7
ESPN5.4
Sleeper4.2
FantasyProsโ€”

Ryan Flournoy faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.6 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Derrick Henry projects for 16.5 points in standard scoring, 10.8 more than Ryan Flournoy. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:37 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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