Week 14 at Arizona Cardinals
Henry got his usual mish-mosh of carries last week (11) but produced 109 yards and a touchdown thanks to a 75-yard run late in the game. Outside of that, he wasn't exactly tearing it up. And he continues to see fewer touches than DeMarco Murray. As the second back in a baffling timeshare, he's just not to be counted on in a given week as anything more than a FLEX play unless you're really feeling lucky.
Week 13 vs. Houston Texans
With DeMarco Murray struggling the past two weeks, Derrick Henry has been the more effective runner. Last week, he had 13 carries for 79 yards and 1 catch for 10 yards. Murray is more valuable in PPR leagues, and his presence keeps Henry's value to that of a low-end RB2 or high-end FLEX play.
Week 12 at Indianapolis Colts
Derrick Henry was the more effective runner last week against the Steelers, gaining 32 yards on 7 carries, but 16 came on one run. And he failed to catch a pass while being out-touched 15-7 by DeMarco Murray. There could be enough yards to go around in this game against a soft Indianapolis defense. But that probably makes Henry a FLEX play with upside given his workload.
Week 11 at Pittsburgh Steelers
Derrick Henry had a solid day, gaining 52 yards on his 11 carries last week, but he did not catch a pass, making it an "eh" day. Henry has caught just 6 passes all season, so he's not going to give you much there. And DeMarco Murray continues to out-touch him—last week it was 18-11. That makes Henry a flex play.
Week 10 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Derrick Henry got just 8 carries—one fewer than DeMarco Murray— last week and gained 26 yards. He salvaged the day with a touchdown, though. He also had 2 catches for 10 yards but had 10 touches to 11 for Murray. This is a timeshare of the worst kind. There's no real rhyme or reason. Henry is a flex play.
Week 9 vs. Baltimore Ravens
After a 131-yard rushing game three weeks ago, Henry squandered a chance to unseat DeMarco Murray as the lead back by rushing for 13 yards on 13 carries against the Browns in Week 7. He should get enough touches to be used as a flex play this week. But he's not ready to take over the job from Murray just yet.
Week 7 at Cleveland Browns
Henry got equal snaps with DeMarco Murray last week and responded with 19 carries for a career-high 131 yards and a score. He also had 1 catch for 19 yards, giving him 20 touches to 16 for Murray. And Murray is dealing with a hamstring injury. If Murray doesn't play or is gimpy, don't be afraid to use Henry as an RB1. If Murray is a full go at practice Friday, given the recent usage, Henry is more of a low-end RB2/flex play in non-PPR leagues. His value is a little less in PPR formats.
Week 6 vs. Indianapolis
Derrick Henry carried the ball only 4 times last week, rushing for a putrid 9 yards. Head coach Mike Mularkey said he needs to use the second-year back more. That is the way things had been trending. But even with a handful more carries, Henry is only worth using as a flex play.
Week 5 at Miami Dolphins
Derrick Henry managed just 7 yards on his 6 rushing attempts last week in what was a dog game for the entire Tennessee offense. His carries, however, were just one fewer than DeMarco Murray. Henry has forced this into a timeshare, which is good news for those who own Henry. But it also means he's not going to get enough work to be used as anything more than a flex play in most weeks.
Week 4 at Houston Texans
After his big day two weeks ago, Henry got more of a 50-50 split in terms of carries with DeMarco Murray last week, getting 13 compared to 14 for Murray. That added up to 53 yards for Henry, who also had 1 catch for 10 yards. But he played in just 29-of-73 snaps, so buyer beware here. This is turning into a fantasy mess as a timeshare. But at least Henry is getting enough work now to use as a solid flex play.
