Should I start Derrick Henry or Xavier Worthy this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Derrick Henry

+9.9 projected edge · Standard

Start Derrick Henry over Xavier Worthy for Week 7 Standard: 16.5 projected points versus 6.7.

Derrick Henry: 12.6 FP recent scoring average.
Xavier Worthy: 7.2 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup reduction against SEA.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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

Xavier Worthy

WR · KCStats & schedule

6.7FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

at SEA

Sun 8:20 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.

Xavier Worthy

Fortified6.7

ESPN7.4

Sleeper6.7

FantasyPros—

Xavier Worthy faces SEA in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 7.2 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 7.5%.

Derrick Henry projects for 16.5 points in standard scoring, 9.9 more than Xavier Worthy. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 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.