Derrick Henry · James Cook · 2026 week 2

Derrick Henry or James Cook?

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

Start James CookJames Cook projects 2.3 PPR points clear of Derrick Henry in week 2, drawing DET — the 17th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Derrick Henry	vs NO	14.7	5th · soft	35.3	6,744	healthy
James Cook START	vs DET	17.0	17th	9.9	7,555	healthy

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

RBs vs DET recently: Kendre Miller 9 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

James Cook carries the higher trade value — 7,555 against 6,744 (a 11% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving James Cook gets the most. Momentum: Derrick Henry +923 and James Cook -318 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.