Derrick Henry fantasy outlook — Week 1
Derrick Henry (RB, BAL) is our RB8 for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season, projected for 16.3 fantasy points with the team on bye. Data as of September 12, 2026 at 8:23 PM ET.
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- Projection
- 16.3 pts
- RB rank
- #8
- Rostered
- 100%
- Started
- 99%
What our analysts say
Sally's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Derrick Henry (BAL RB), our RB8 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.3 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 99% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. I have him at RB8 because the projection lands about 48% clear of what a typical RB banks in a week. Sally has him at On Fire on the Pepper Meter, and she'll wear the result either way.
Tina's take
Peppers & Picks ranks Derrick Henry (BAL RB), our RB8 this week for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season against bye, projecting 16.3 projected points with a on fire Pepper Meter rating. He's without an opponent this week, which caps this at a roster-hold conversation. 99% of managers already start him, and the depth-chart role behind that number looks stable. I have him at RB8 because the projection lands about 48% clear of what a typical RB banks in a week. Tina has him at On Fire on the Pepper Meter, and she'll wear the result either way.