What's Devery Henderson's Fantasy Football Value?

Drew Brees took to the air quickly in Thursday night's game, and Devery Henderson is one of the guys catching the pigskin.

The Vikings secondary isn't looking so good versus the Saints, so what does that mean for his fantasy value?

It means fantasy owners who took Henderson already are in a good mood.

The season is 16 games long, but here's what the Vikings game tells us about Henderson's value so far.

Henderson Can Catch the Ball

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: Devery Henderson #19 of the New Orleans Saints scors a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against Asher Allen #21 of the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (

Under good man-to-man coverage, Henderson kept his cool and caught the ball for a touchdown. First game of the year, primetime, and Henderson came through.

That's a good sign for your fantasy team.

Henderson Will Go Over the Middle

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: Devery Henderson #19 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates with teammate Jeremy Shockey #88 (L) after Henderson scored a 29-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on S

Even though Henderson dropped the ball, he went over the middle, took to the air, took the hit, and didn't cause a turnover.

That's a gamer, and a guy you want on your team, fantasy or not.

Stats, Stats, Stats

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 07: Wide receiver Devery Henderson #19 of the New Orleans Saints looks on before the start of Super Bowl XLIV against the Indianapolis Colts on February 7, 2010 at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris

The one thing Henderson doesn't have a lot of is touchdowns, but he does have good yards after catch numbers, 6.1 yards as a career average, with 8.5 two years ago.

Given Henderson is just now entering the prime of his career, expect the touchdown numbers to go up. He already has one as of this writing.

Drew Brees Will Find Him

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Henderson isn't the tallest receiver out there, 5'11", but if you go over the middle and beat man-to-man coverage, your quarterback is going to be looking for you.

The more Henderson's number is called, the more his stats will go up.

He's a Sleeper

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METAIRIE, LA - JULY 30: Drew Brees #9 talks with Devery Henderson #19 and Courtney Roby #15 of the New Orleans Saints during the first day of Training Camp on July 30, 2010 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Chances are Henderson wasn't at the top of most people's fantasy draft "Want" list. So now would be a good time to pick him up, or acquire him in a trade.