Derrick Henry vs Zay Flowers: Who Should You Start?

Week 4 analysis

AstroLineup recommends starting Zay Flowers over Derrick Henry. Here's how the two compare on AstroScore, matchup, projected points, and expert consensus rank.

DH
Derrick Henry
RB · BAL
vs
ZF
Zay Flowers
WR · BAL
Verdict · Week 4
▲ Start Flowers
25
AstroScore
50
17.7
Projected Points
15.8
#2
ECR Rank
#27
vs TEN ★★★★★
Matchup
vs TEN ★★★★★
★ Why start Flowers over Henry?
→Henry leads the numbers — Henry projects ~2 more points and ranks much higher at #2, but Flowers's neutral cosmic conditions versus Henry's difficult week could shift the advantage
→Softer defensive matchup — Tennessee's defense presents a very easy assignment for Flowers at the receiver position
→Flowers steady, Henry restricted — Flowers' chart points to an unremarkable week, while Henry's suggests real restriction, with fewer opportunities and a lower ceiling.
Henry’s stars25 · Suppressed
Real risk he falls well short of his 17.7-point projection
SaturnStructure & limits▼ Strong drag
Saturn tightens the structure around Henry this week, limiting how much room the game plan gives him to work. Expect reduced carries, modest yards per attempt, and a lower likelihood of breaking a long run or scoring.
Flowers’s stars50 · Neutral
No cosmic push either way, so trust his 15.8-point projection
Quiet chart
No significant planetary activity this week. Astrology is not a factor; go by his projection and matchup.
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Derrick Henry
RB · BAL
25
VS
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WR · LAR
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ZF
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WR · BAL
50
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35
DH
Derrick Henry
RB · BAL
25
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RB · CIN
60
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RB · IND
30
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DH
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RB · BAL
25
ZF
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WR · BAL
50
VS
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WR · NO
45
DH
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RB · BAL
25
VS
BR
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RB · ATL
35