As Lamar Jackson works toward a potential Week 7 return from an ankle injury, his absence has highlighted just how much the Baltimore Ravens quarterback impacts the fantasy production of running back Derrick Henry and wide receiver Zay Flowers.
With Tyler Huntley replacing Jackson, both players have experienced declines in key areas of their production. Flowers has seen his yards per reception drop significantly, while Henry has yet to score a rushing touchdown in two games with Huntley starting.
Here's how their 2026 production compares with Jackson and Huntley under center.
Derrick Henry's Fantasy Production Without Lamar Jackson
Derrick Henry's rushing workload has remained relatively consistent with Tyler Huntley at quarterback, but his efficiency and touchdown production have declined significantly.
With Lamar Jackson under center through the first three weeks and the first half of Week 4, Henry rushed for 340 yards and seven touchdowns on 74 carries, averaging 4.59 yards per attempt.
Since Huntley took over in the second half of Week 4, Henry has recorded 194 rushing yards on 56 carries, averaging just 3.46 yards per attempt without scoring a touchdown.
Derrick Henry — 2026 Rushing Stats by Quarterback
Quarterback | Carries | Rush Yards | Rush Avg | Rush TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lamar Jackson | 74 | 340 | 4.59 | 7 |
Tyler Huntley | 56 | 194 | 3.46 | 0 |
Jackson: Weeks 1–3 and Week 4 first half. Huntley: Week 4 second half and Weeks 5–6.
Henry's rushing average has declined approximately 24.6% with Huntley, but the most significant fantasy concern is his lack of touchdowns. Henry scored seven rushing touchdowns with Jackson and has yet to reach the end zone since the quarterback change.
The impact was particularly noticeable during Baltimore's Week 4 matchup against Tennessee. Henry rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown on eight carries in the first half with Jackson, averaging 4.88 yards per attempt. After Huntley took over, Henry managed just 34 yards on 15 carries, averaging 2.27 yards per attempt without scoring.
Despite the decline, Henry's workload remains encouraging for fantasy managers. He averaged 22 carries per game in Weeks 1–3 with Jackson and 20.5 carries in Weeks 5–6 with Huntley.
Henry continues to receive opportunities, but his reduced rushing efficiency and lack of touchdowns have limited his fantasy upside without Jackson.
Zay Flowers' Receiving Production Drops With Tyler Huntley
Flowers has experienced an even more dramatic decline in receiving efficiency with Huntley under center.
With Jackson at quarterback during Weeks 1, 3 and the first half of Week 4, Flowers caught 16 passes for 353 yards and two touchdowns, averaging an impressive 22.06 yards per reception.
With Huntley, Flowers has recorded 19 receptions for just 157 yards and no touchdowns, averaging 8.26 yards per catch.
Zay Flowers — 2026 Receiving Stats by Quarterback
Quarterback | Receptions | Rec Yards | Rec Avg | Rec TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lamar Jackson (Weeks 1, 3 + Week 4 1st Half) | 16 | 353 | 22.06 | 2 |
Tyler Huntley (Week 4 2nd Half + subsequent games) | 19 | 157 | 8.26 | 0 |
Flowers' average yards per reception has declined approximately 62.6% with Huntley compared to Jackson.
The impact was particularly noticeable during Baltimore's Week 4 matchup against Tennessee.
Flowers recorded six receptions for 119 yards and a touchdown in the first half with Jackson. After Huntley replaced Jackson, Flowers managed just two receptions for negative one yard in the second half.
The numbers suggest Flowers can continue accumulating receptions with Huntley, but his explosive-play potential and touchdown production have been significantly reduced.
Week 7 Fantasy Outlook: Jackson's Return Could Change Everything
The numbers make Jackson's importance to Baltimore's offense clear, but fantasy managers shouldn't automatically expect Henry and Flowers to return to their previous production levels if he plays.
Henry remains a strong fantasy option regardless of who starts at quarterback, thanks to his consistent workload. However, Jackson's return could provide a significant boost to his touchdown upside after two scoreless games with Huntley.
Flowers presents a different challenge. His reception volume has remained productive with Huntley, making him a viable fantasy starter, particularly in PPR formats. However, his reduced downfield production limits his ceiling if Jackson remains sidelined.
The biggest question entering Week 7 isn't whether Henry and Flowers can produce with Huntley. It's how much fantasy upside they lose without Jackson.
