🏆 How To React To Derrick Henry's Injury? Read On -- We Can Help.

[Go PRO]( | [Rate My Team]() [Unsubscribe]( | [Sign Up]() [Footballguys.com]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Howdy {NAME}, A couple of months ago, Derrick Henry was a top-tier draft pick in most fantasy football scoring systems. Through eight weeks of the regular season, Henry easily leads the NFL in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. A couple of days ago, he suffered a broken bone in his foot that's expected to take him out of action for six or more weeks, potentially even the rest of the season. Things. Change. Fast. Welcome to the REAL Fantasy Football Season. The Draft is great. And super important. We spend all summer preparing for it. But from right now on is where Fantasy Football Seasons are won or lost. It's crunch time. The Playoffs are on the line. We Can Help You Win. I get it. This game can be difficult. And frustrating. And you're busy with a real life. How do you overcome the loss of a first-round draft pick? Who should you pick up? 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Thanks for reading and I hope all the waiver wire transactions go your way. --------------------------------------------------------------- [Dominate Your League With A Footballguys Premium Subscription]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Reacting to the Derrick Henry Foot Injury [By Sigmund Bloom]() --------------------------------------------------------------- The unthinkable has happened as [Derrick Henry](=) suffered a broken bone in his foot and had surgery that will sideline him through at least Week 14, but more likely through at least the rest of the regular season, if not postseason. How should fantasy teams that have been relying on Henry react? USE THE WAIVER WIRE TO GET A TENNESSEE RUNNING BACK The team signed [Adrian Peterson]( almost immediately, and all signs point to him being in game shape and ready for a large workload. The more aggressive player may pick up Peterson over backup [Jeremy McNichols](=) even though he wasn’t even on a team before this week because his running style and mentality matches Henry and would mean that the offense doesn’t have to change at all to embrace him. Remember, Peterson is also fresh and will be facing defenses that are already carrying two months of punishment in their bodies. McNichols will have additional value in PPR leagues and if you think Peterson is washed up and this offense will have to go more pass heavy to adapt, he could end up being the better pickup. [] USE THE WAIVER WIRE TO GET A BACK FROM ANOTHER TEAM WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE RIGHT AWAY Outside of the Titans, [Boston Scott]( showed he was the lead back and clear goal line back for the Eagles while [Miles Sanders](=) is out, but how much of his result was the product of facing the woeful Lions. The Eagles do face the weak Chargers run defense next, so Scott may gain momentum. [Ty Johnson](=) has been a great passcatcher with [Mike White](=) in the lineup, so he could be a cheaper alternative to Scott or the Titans backs that works out in PPR leagues. [Mark Ingram II]() looked like he found the fountain of youth upon his return to the Saints and might have a larger role as a runner against teams that don’t have the best run defense in the league like the Bucs do. The Saints might want to use [Alvin Kamara]( more as a receiver and Ingram allows him to do that, which would create a larger role for Ingram. Derrick Gore should also be on your radar after his strong Monday night performance that could make him at least a decent desperation play until [Clyde Edwards-Helaire]( returns. USE THE WAIVER WIRE TO GET A LOTTERY TICKET [Samaje Perine](=) and [Sony Michel]() could be on your waiver wire. They don’t have immediate value, but will be very valuable if [Joe Mixon]( or [Darrell Henderson]() go down. [Jeff Wilson]() isn’t back yet, but if [Elijah Mitchell]( can’t stay healthy, he’ll have a lot of value once he can play again. MAKE A TRADE BLOCKBUSTER - [Aaron Jones](), GB Jones had a big week on the back of his receptions out of the backfield, but AJ Dillon got more carries than him. Maybe you can convince the [Aaron Jones]() team that the Packers are adopting a full blown RBBC. They’re not, it was just attacking the weakness of the Cardinals against the run plus missing their top two wide receivers. BIG TRADE - [Leonard Fournette](), TB, [Damien Harris](=), NE, [Darrell Henderson](), LAR Fournette is coming off of a down week and going into his bye. A 4-4 team that needs help this week in their lineup may be open to dealing him. Harris is the [Derrick Henry](=) of the Patriots, who are going to rely on smart, safe offensive play and sound defense to go with Harris leading a consistent running game. They also have a weak schedule going forward. Henderson could benefit from the Rams using more play action and saving him some wear and tear while creating more big play opportunities. BUY LOW TRADE - [Josh Jacobs](), LV Jacobs missed part of Week 8 with a chest injury, but should be rested and healthy for the second half of the year on an ascendant Raiders team. HAIL MARY TRADE - [David Montgomery](=), CHI, [Chris Carson](, SEA If your team is 7-1 or 8-0 and you can afford to wait, maybe you can get one of these starting backs on the cheap. Carson might not play again this year, but might return to practice after the Week 9 bye. There’s no timetable for Montgomery to return, but he’s eligible to come off of injured reserve this week. [Khalil Herbert]() could force a committee with his play while Montgomery has been out, but that just serves to make Montgomery cheaper. MINOR DEAL WITH UPSIDE - [Chuba Hubbard](=), CAR, [Tony Pollard](, DAL, [A.J. Dillon](), GB, [Alexander Mattison](, MIN Hubbard can actually help this week if [Christian McCaffrey](=) doesn’t return and should we be shocked if McCaffrey has another setback? Pollard, Dillon, and Mattison can all become league winners if the starter ahead of them goes down. TAKING ADVANTAGE IF YOU DON’T HAVE HENRY Teams that don’t have Henry can still use this opportunity by dealing a running back that they don’t need or otherwise selling high to the Henry team. [Elijah Mitchell]( is red hot, but he’s banged up again and [Jeff Wilson]() is due back soon. [Khalil Herbert]()’s role will shrink once [David Montgomery](=) comes back, which could be soon. [Cordarrelle Patterson]( is going to be in a much less dynamic Atlanta offense without [Calvin Ridley](=). [Boston Scott]( is likely on your waiver wire, but if you have him, he’s a clear sell high with no more games remaining against the Lions. All of these backs were waiver wire pickups earlier this year, so they might not be necessary holds for your team. --------------------------------------------------------------- Thank you for subscribing to our Footballguys Daily Update Email! You're subscribed as {EMAIL} To unsubscribe, click [here](. * Footballguys.com * PO Box 937 * Cabot, AR 72023-0937 *