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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Jawhar Jordan

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Derrick Henry outscored Jawhar Jordan by 9.4 PPG in 2025 with 16 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Derrick Henry is the clear pick. Jawhar Jordan profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 7

RBHouston Texans#50

Jawhar Jordan

PPG

6.6

Games

Rush Yds

193

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Jawhar Jordan

Head to Head

16.0 PPG6.6 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Jawhar Jordan: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Derrick Henry is producing at 73% of elite pace and Jawhar Jordan at 30%. That ranking gap means Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Derrick Henry vs Jawhar Jordan: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Derrick Henry (Baltimore Ravens) averaged 16.0 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Jawhar Jordan (Houston Texans, 6.6 PPG) by 9.4 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

That 9.4-point weekly advantage for Derrick Henry is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Derrick Henry ran for 1595 yards and 16 touchdowns; Jawhar Jordan posted 193 and undefined. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Derrick Henry is off Week 7 and Jawhar Jordan Week 6. 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

Derrick Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jawhar Jordan is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Jawhar Jordan (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Jawhar Jordan by a projected 160 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jawhar Jordan's 4. That durability gap means Derrick Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jawhar Jordan is 6 years younger than Derrick Henry (26 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatHenryJordan

PPG (Half-PPR)16.06.6

Games Played174

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)27226

Rushing Yards1,595193

Rush Yds/Game93.848.3

Rushing TDs160

Receptions157

Receiving Yards15034

Targets217

Total TDs160

Age3226

Experience9 yrs1 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Derrick Henry at 16.0 PPG, 9.4 points per game above Jawhar Jordan's 6.6. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Jawhar Jordan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 PPG compared to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 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 Jawhar Jordan average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 9.4 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Jawhar Jordan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 7, and Jawhar Jordan (HOU) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Derrick Henry or Jawhar Jordan a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored Jawhar Jordan by 9.4 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.