De'Von Achane or Derrick Henry: Who should I start for Week 9 Fantasy Football

De'Von Achane and Derrick Henry are set to clash for your enjoyment on Thursday Night Football to kick off the Week 9 slate. However, the two are locked in a struggle to win your favor as a fantasy football manager. The choice is a hard one, but luckily, Sportskeeda is here to help.

Here's a look at both running backs and a recommendation for Week 9.

Is De'Von Achane a good fantasy pick in Week 9?

Achane at Miami Dolphins v Atlanta Falcons - Source: Getty

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De'Von Achane is an impressive choice in most weeks, but the matchup is one of the best of the year for the running back. The Baltimore Ravens have struggled to stop offenses this season, which is great news for Achane. Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool projects a lucrative three and a half hours for the Miami Dolphins running back.

Achane is projected to earn 66.8 rushing yards with a 60% chance of a touchdown. He is also in line for 3.7 catches for 27.9 yards and a 30% chance of a touchdown. He's a great option, but is he better than Derrick Henry?

Is Derrick Henry a good fantasy pick in Week 9?

Henry at Chicago Bears v Baltimore Ravens - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Derrick Henry is in for a big game against the Miami Dolphins, a team that has also struggled to stop offenses this season. Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool has projected the Baltimore Ravens back to earn 88.2 rushing yards with an 80% chance of a touchdown. He is also expected to do some work in the receiving game, hauling in about two catches for 15.2 yards.

Henry is in great shape to have a productive week. In most lineups, he would be worthy of a start without question. However, in this situation, should he get the nod ahead of De'Von Achane? Let's get to the bottom of it.

Should I start De'Von Achane or Derrick Henry in Week 9 fantasy football?

Achane vs Henry - Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start

In the end, De'Von Achane is projected to have a better day than Derrick Henry, according to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool. Achane and Henry are both in for quality outputs, but Achane is projected to earn a bit more. Achane is projected to earn 18.6 points while Henry is projected to earn 17.4 points.

As such, the Miami Dolphins back is in for a bigger game than Henry, perhaps because of the fumble risk Henry has carried this season. It goes without saying that the Ravens can't afford such a mishap with their back against the wall. It won't tank his value in the contest if he does, but it does take him down a notch behind Achane.

Edited by Ian Van Roy