Derrick Henry · Josh Jacobs · 2026 week 2

Derrick Henry or Josh Jacobs?

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

Start Derrick HenryDerrick Henry projects 3.8 PPR points clear of Josh Jacobs in week 2, drawing NO — the 5th-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 START	vs NO	15.2	5th · soft	35.3	7,766	healthy
Josh Jacobs	vs CAR	11.4	1st · soft	–	2,124	NA

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

RBs vs CAR recently: D'Andre Swift 31.4 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Derrick Henry carries the higher trade value — 7,766 against 2,124 (a 73% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Derrick Henry gets the most. Momentum: Derrick Henry +1648 and Josh Jacobs -2281 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.