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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Austin Hooper vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Austin Hooper's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Hunter Henry is the better play on a neutral week. 8.8 PPG with 768 yards gives a reliable baseline. Austin Hooper at 4.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Hunter Henry higher, but do not fade Austin Hooper entirely.

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

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TENew England Patriots#99

Austin Hooper

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

292

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TENew England Patriots#13PPG LEADER

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Austin Hooper

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

4.0 PPG8.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Austin Hooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Austin Hooper is producing at 18% of elite pace and Hunter Henry at 40%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Austin Hooper vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Austin Hooper and Hunter Henry for your lineup, you are not alone. Austin Hooper finished the 2025 season at 4.0 PPG for the New England Patriots (15 games), and Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 for the New England Patriots (17 games).

That 4.8-point weekly advantage for Hunter Henry is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Hunter Henry is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 768 yards, while Austin Hooper profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Austin Hooper finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Austin Hooper is off Week 14 and Hunter Henry Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Hunter Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Austin Hooper is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Austin Hooper (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?

•Hunter Henry outscored Austin Hooper by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Austin Hooper's 15. 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.
•Hunter Henry saw 87 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Hooper	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.0	8.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	60	150
Receptions	32	60
Rec/Game	2.1	3.5
Receiving Yards	292	768
Rec Yds/Game	19.5	45.2
Receiving TDs	1	7
Targets	42	87
Target Share/Game	2.8	5.1
Age	-	31
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Hunter Henry at 8.8 PPG, 4.8 points per game above Austin Hooper's 4.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Austin Hooper's 4.0 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 Austin Hooper and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Austin Hooper and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Austin Hooper or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Austin Hooper by 4.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.