Derrick Henry · Jonathan Taylor · 2026 week 2

Derrick Henry or Jonathan Taylor?

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

Start Jonathan TaylorJonathan Taylor projects 3.9 PPR points clear of Derrick Henry in week 2, drawing KC — the 26th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Derrick Henry vs NO 14.7 5th · soft 35.3 6,744 healthy
Jonathan Taylor START @ KC 18.6 26th · tough 25.1 8,698 healthy

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

RBs vs KC recently: RJ Harvey 4.1 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jonathan Taylor carries the higher trade value — 8,698 against 6,744 (a 22% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jonathan Taylor gets the most. Momentum: Derrick Henry +923 and Jonathan Taylor +502 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.