Derrick Henry · Jaylen Warren · 2026 week 9

Derrick Henry or Jaylen Warren?

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

Start Jaylen WarrenJaylen Warren projects 4.5 PPR points clear of Derrick Henry in week 9, drawing CIN — the 21st-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Derrick Henry vs JAX 12.0 32nd · tough 8.3 4,798 healthy
Jaylen Warren START @ CIN 16.5 21st 15.9 4,533 healthy

RBs vs JAX recently: Will Shipley 7.3 pts (W5) · Jawhar Jordan 11 pts (W6) · DJ Giddens 4.3 pts (W8).

RBs vs CIN recently: Ollie Gordon II 14.8 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4.9 pts (W7) · Tony Pollard 25.7 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Derrick Henry carries the higher trade value — 4,798 against 4,533 (a 6% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Derrick Henry gets the most. Momentum: Derrick Henry -2395 and Jaylen Warren +1797 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.