Who Should I Start? Cordarrelle Patterson or Derrick Henry


Week 1 Projections

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0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Cordarrelle Patterson News

Cordarrelle Patterson Released by Steelers

Monday, July 28, 2:17 PM

The Pittsburgh Steelers have released running back Cordarrelle Patterson, according to a tweet from Patterson himself on Monday morning. The 34-year-old appeared to be fifth on the team's depth chart at running back behind Jaylen Warren, Kaleb Johnson, Kenneth Gainwell, and Trey Sermon, so this news does not come as a huge surprise. Patterson appeared in 13 games for Pittsburgh in 2024, rushing for 135 yards on 32 carries and catching 12 passes for 80 yards. He also served as a kick returner, which is where Patterson has arguably made the biggest impact throughout his career. It remains to be seen whether the 12-year vet will look to catch on with another team as a gadget piece on offense and contributor on special teams, or hang up his cleats. Either way, his days as a fantasy-relevant player are in the past.


Week 1 Projections

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16.4 89.2 0.8 1.1 10.4 0.1

Derrick Henry News

Derrick Henry Opens Season with 3 TDs vs. Colts

Sunday, September 13, 12:32 PM

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry had 24 carries for 144 yards and three touchdowns in a dominant 41-23 performance against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1. Henry gave Baltimore its first big lead of the game in the first quarter when he rushed for four yards to give the Ravens a 14-6 lead. He added to the tally with a 32-yard run with 5:04 remaining in the half to give the visitors a 28-6 advantage. The 32-year-old veteran had 307 carries for 1,595 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2025, and he remains a leader for the Ravens' offense alongside quarterback Lamar Jackson, even as the team went through significant changes in the offseason. Sunday's showdown in Indianapolis reiterates that Henry is a fantasy juggernaut week in and week out. He is a locked-in RB1 across fantasy formats.


Cordarrelle Patterson vs. Derrick Henry

Still trying to decide between Patterson and Henry? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Cordarrelle Patterson is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Derrick Henry is projected to score 16.4 points.