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Rest of 2026 · after Week 4 · updated Oct 10, 2026, 8:27 PM EDT

Derrick Henry or James Cook: rest of season?

Derrick Henry holds the narrow rest-of-season edge over James Cook in PPR. The current PPR ranks are RB#6 and RB#7.

This is a rest-of-season roster and trade decision. For this week's lineup only, use the linked start/sit comparison.

ROS lean
Photograph of Derrick Henry

Derrick Henry

BAL · Active
PPR rankRB#6
FTT rating69.9
Recent PPG22.7

Recent workload: 24.0

Snap share: 59%

Schedule: Favorable

Rated games: 13

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James Cook

BUF · Active
PPR rankRB#7
FTT rating68.8
Recent PPG16.6

Recent workload: 20.0

Snap share: 68%

Schedule: Favorable

Rated games: 13

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Scoring-format verdict

Who ranks higher in PPR, Half PPR and Standard?

FormatHigher ROS rankDerrick HenryJames CookRating gap
PPRDerrick HenryRB#6 · 69.9RB#7 · 68.81.1
Half PPRDerrick HenryRB#6 · 70.8RB#7 · 69.11.7
StandardDerrick HenryRB#5 · 71.9RB#6 · 70.21.7
Why the order looks this way

Value, production, workload and runway.

Two high-interest running backs close enough in the current rest-of-season model to create a real roster or trade decision.

Derrick Henry: 22.7 recent PPR points per game, 24.0 opportunities and a favorable remaining schedule. James Cook: 16.6 recent PPR points per game, 20.0 opportunities and a favorable remaining schedule.

Current redraft value remains the anchor. Recent results, opportunity, snap share and remaining positional schedule can move the order within guarded limits.

This weekOpen the start/sit call →Trade valuePrice the swap →Full boardSee every RB →
Related rest-of-season decisions
Christian McCaffrey vs. James Cook →Christian McCaffrey vs. Derrick Henry →
Questions, answered

Who should I roster rest of season: Derrick Henry or James Cook?

Derrick Henry holds the narrow rest-of-season edge over James Cook in PPR. Derrick Henry is RB#6 in the current PPR rankings.

Should I trade Derrick Henry for James Cook?

The current rest-of-season order favors Derrick Henry. Price the deal in the redraft calculator before accounting for roster needs and the other pieces in the offer.

Does the scoring format change the answer?

PPR favors Derrick Henry, Half PPR favors Derrick Henry, and Standard favors Derrick Henry.

Is this the same as a weekly start/sit decision?

No. This comparison weighs the remaining season. The start/sit page focuses only on the current week's projection, matchup and availability.