Derrick Henry or De'Von Achane: Who Should You Start?
2026 Week 1 · deterministic head-to-head · Verdicts based on PPR scoring.
Achane's receiving role narrowly beats Henry's goal-line edge in PPR
Achane gets the PPR nod because his feature-back workload and receiving role create more paths to points, even with Miami's lower scoring outlook. Henry is still a strong start: Baltimore's team total and his goal-line power make him especially dangerous if the Ravens control the game. The margin is narrow, and Henry's touchdown equity is the real threat to this call; Achane's lower-scoring environment is his main risk.
What flips it: A major shift away from Achane's feature-back or passing-game role.
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In standard and half-PPR scoring this is a coin flip.

Derrick Henry
15.115.716.4 Projected Points

De'Von Achane
14.416.318.2 Projected Points
Why Derrick Henry
StartRB1 and workhorse power back. Elite size-speed tackle-breaker with heavy volume and goal-line dominance.
Start — every-week RB start at consensus RB9: 26.5 implied team total, 5% target share in 2025.
- Baltimore's favorable script gives Henry a strong chance to cash in near the goal line.
- His power profile can overcome lighter passing-game involvement if the Ravens sustain drives.
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Why De'Von Achane
StartRB1 and feature back. Elite home-run speed with heavy pass-game usage out of the backfield.
Start — every-week RB start at consensus RB5: 20% target share in 2025, 18.2 PPR projected vs LV.
- Achane's heavy snap share and receiving usage protect his floor when Miami's offense stalls.
- His explosive speed gives a thinner scoring environment a path to a ceiling game.
Head-to-head stats
| Metric | Derrick Henry | De'Von Achane |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 15.115.716.4 | 14.416.318.2 |
| Consensus rank | RB9 | RB5 |
| Opponent vs position | IND · 12 of 320-game sample | LV · 20 of 320-game sample |
| Rushing Yards | 10 of 32 | 19 of 32 |
| Rushing TDs | 12 of 32 | 24 of 32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 18 of 32 | 28 of 32 |
| Receptions | 10 of 32 | 20 of 32 |
| Receiving Yards | 4 of 32 | 11 of 32 |
| Anytime TD | 16 of 32 | 20 of 32 |
| Target share | 5%(2025) | 20%(2025) |
| Reception share | 5%(2025) | 22%(2025) |
| Implied total · spread | 26.5-3.5 | 19.3+3.0 |
| Depth chart | RB1 | RB1 |
| Snap share | 55%(2025) | 75%(2025) |
Signal breakdown
- 16.4 vs 18.2 projected PPR pointsDe'Von Achane +
- Rank 9 vs 5De'Von Achane +
- Opponent DvP rank 12 vs 20 (32 = softest)even
- Implied 26.5 vs 19.3 team pointsDerrick Henry +
- No injury designationseven
- 55% vs 75% snap shareDe'Von Achane +
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