Derrick Henry Fantasy Hub: Week 8 Injury Update, Start ‘Em/Sit ‘Em Advice, Points Projection, and Weather Impact
The Baltimore Ravens (1-5) will host the Chicago Bears (4-2) in Week 8. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Derrick Henry.
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Is Derrick Henry Playing in Week 8?
Henry is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Ravens’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Derrick Henry in Week 8?
We got a tease before the buy and now, with Lamar Jackson back, we might be all the way back. Against the Rams in Week 6, Derrick Henry had one more carry gaining 5+ yards than he had in the month prior, and the spread would suggest that the expectation is that we are back to preseason Ravens with QB1 under center.
I’m in.
The volume came back prior to the buy because the Ravens were competitive, and if they are operating from a position of power, a vintage performance against the Bears is very much within the range of outcomes.
The King has gone three straight games without a 15+ yard run, and I can’t imagine I’m alone in thinking that streak ends in a major way. Henry is my RB3 this week and very well could be a hinge player in DFS contests with six teams on a bye and ownership likely to gather around the other two Tier 1 RBs on the main slate.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Henry’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Henry is projected to score 17.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Henry to rush for 88 yards and 0.8 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 15 receiving yards.
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Week 8 Weather Impact: Bears at Ravens
The forecast for kickoff is 65 degrees Fahrenheit with 13 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
