The Baltimore Ravens will face the Houston Texans in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, especially regarding RB Derrick Henry.
Is Derrick Henry Playing in Week 17?
Henry is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any unexpected setbacks, he is on track to play on Christmas.
We’ll continue to monitor the Ravens’ injury report. You can also visit and bookmark our NFL Injury Tracker and Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Derrick Henry in Week 17?
Inevitable.
I wish there were a better word for it, and maybe there is (I majored in math, not English), but it’s suitable. Derrick Henry has averaged over three yards per carry after contact in all four games since Thanksgiving, and it seems impossible to slow him for six straight minutes, let alone 60.
The dream of 2,000 yards on the ground isn’t dead (364 yards to go and four of his six career 200-yard rushing games have come against the Texans, two of which were Week 17 dates in Houston).
That’s about all we are watching now; You’re playing Henry every week until he retires.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 17 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Derrick Henry’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
As of Thursday, Henry is projected to score 20.8 fantasy points in PPR formats. This includes 21.9 rushing attempts for 103.4 yards and 1 touchdown. It also includes 1.8 receptions for 17.4 yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Derrick Henry’s Fantasy Ranking
Our Weekly Consensus PPR Rankings are below — both positional and overall. They were last updated at 11:45 PM ET on Saturday, January 25.
Conference Championship RB PPR Rankings
1) Saquon Barkley | PHI (vs. WAS)
2) James Cook | BUF (at KC)
3) Brian Robinson Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
4) Isiah Pacheco | KC (vs. BUF)
5) Kareem Hunt | KC (vs. BUF)
6) Austin Ekeler | WAS (at PHI)
7) Ray Davis | BUF (at KC)
8) Ty Johnson | BUF (at KC)
9) Samaje Perine | KC (vs. BUF)
10) Kenneth Gainwell | PHI (vs. WAS)
11) Jeremy McNichols | WAS (at PHI)
12) Will Shipley | PHI (vs. WAS)
13) Carson Steele | KC (vs. BUF)
14) Reggie Gilliam | BUF (at KC)
15) Chris Rodriguez Jr. | WAS (at PHI)
