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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amari Cooper vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amari Cooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Amari Cooper (11.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Hunter Henry (8.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRBuffalo Bills#99PPG LEADER

Amari Cooper

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

782

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Amari Cooper

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

11.2 PPG8.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Amari Cooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Amari Cooper vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Amari Cooper (WR, Buffalo Bills) against Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Hunter Henry posted 8.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Amari Cooper has his bye in Week 12, Hunter Henry in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Amari Cooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Amari Cooper outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Amari Cooper's 16. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Hunter Henry scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Amari Cooper saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amari Cooper vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amari Cooper	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	8.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	179	150
Receptions	65	60
Rec/Game	4.1	3.5
Receiving Yards	782	768
Rec Yds/Game	48.9	45.2
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	95	87
Target Share/Game	5.9	5.1
Age	-	31
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Amari Cooper holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.2 points per game. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amari Cooper or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amari Cooper has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Hunter Henry's 8.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Amari Cooper and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

Amari Cooper averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Amari Cooper and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amari Cooper (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.