Christian McCaffrey · Derrick Henry · 2026 week 2

Christian McCaffrey or Derrick Henry?

Wondering who you should start this week — Christian McCaffrey or Derrick Henry? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey projects 5.1 PPR points clear of Derrick Henry in week 2, drawing MIA — the 4th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Christian McCaffrey START vs MIA 19.8 4th · soft 13.8 8,737 healthy
Derrick Henry vs NO 14.7 5th · soft 35.3 6,744 healthy

RBs vs MIA recently: Ashton Jeanty 26.7 pts (W1).

RBs vs NO recently: Jahmyr Gibbs 28.6 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Christian McCaffrey carries the higher trade value — 8,737 against 6,744 (a 23% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Christian McCaffrey gets the most. Momentum: Christian McCaffrey +52 and Derrick Henry +923 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.