Derrick Henry Fantasy

The Tennessee Titans continue to keep hope alive that running back Derrick Henry (foot), the NFL's leading rusher, will be able to return at some point later this season after undergoing surgery on his foot last week. However, one source said that it "would be very surprising if he made it back this season." Fantasy managers must hold Henry until we get confirmation that he absolutely won't be back, but don't get your hopes up. With Henry likely done for the year, the Titans signed veteran Adrian Peterson to be the primary back, starting on Sunday night in a difficult matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Jeremy McNichols should have more appeal as a flex in PPR leagues, while Peterson should be a touchdown-dependent RB3 in his first game in Tennessee.

Nov. 7th • 11:08 AM

The Tennessee Titans officially placed running back Derrick Henry (foot) on Injured Reserve on Monday. Henry will undergo surgery on his foot on Tuesday that is expected to keep him out for six to 10 weeks. The Titans immediately signed veteran Adrian Peterson off the street, and he figures to eventually take over early down duties for the Titans, with Jeremy McNichols and Dontrell Hilliard serving as depth. Peterson, 36, will be a popular waiver-wire pickup this week after rushing for 604 yards on 156 attempts (3.9 yards per carry) in 16 games (10 starts) for the Detroit Lions last year. He could have RB2/3 fantasy value as soon as next Sunday night against the Los Angeles Rams if he gets up to speed quickly. McNichols has only seven carries in eight games this year, but he's added 21 receptions for 203 yards and a touchdown, so he'll have appeal in PPR leagues.

Nov. 1st • 7:41 PM

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (foot) will have foot surgery on Tuesday morning and is expected to be out for six to 10 weeks. There is a belief that Henry will be back at some point this season, but the timeline of six weeks is probably too soon. A return in the eight- to 10-week range is much more likely for the NFL's top rusher. It's a brutal blow for the Titans and Henry's fantasy managers, but you shouldn't outright drop him, since there's a chance he could be back later this year. Jeremy McNichols will be a priority waiver-wire addition this week, but Dontrell Hilliard could also mix in, and the Titans are expected to look at options outside the organization, most notably Adrian Peterson.

Nov. 1st • 2:24 PM