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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Jahmyr Gibbs

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs is the better fantasy play this season.

Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.3-PPG advantage is real (19.3 to 16.0), and Jahmyr Gibbs's 18 touchdowns show scoring upside. Derrick Henry is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBBaltimore Ravens#7

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 7

RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Jahmyr Gibbs

PPG

19.3

Games

Rush Yds

1,223

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

616

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Jahmyr Gibbs

Head to Head

16.0 PPG19.3 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Derrick Henry is producing at 73% of elite pace and Jahmyr Gibbs at 88%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Derrick Henry vs Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Should You Start?

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens) finished the 2025 season averaging 16.0 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions) came in at 19.3 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jahmyr Gibbs carries a 3.3-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Jahmyr Gibbs is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 77 targets into 616 yards, while Derrick Henry profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1595 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jahmyr Gibbs carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

One scheduling note: Derrick Henry is off Week 7 and Jahmyr Gibbs Week 8. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jahmyr Gibbs at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Derrick Henry is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Jahmyr Gibbs (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Derrick Henry by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jahmyr Gibbs caught 77 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Jahmyr Gibbs is 8 years younger than Derrick Henry (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatHenryGibbs

PPG (Half-PPR)16.019.3

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)272328

Rushing Yards1,5951,223

Rush Yds/Game93.871.9

Rushing TDs1613

Receptions1577

Receiving Yards150616

Targets2194

Total TDs1618

Age3224

Experience9 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jahmyr Gibbs holds the PPG edge with strong output at 19.3 points per game. Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Jahmyr Gibbs in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 PPG compared to Derrick Henry's 16.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Derrick Henry and Jahmyr Gibbs average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Jahmyr Gibbs's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Derrick Henry or Jahmyr Gibbs a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Derrick Henry by 3.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.