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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brenton Strange vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Brenton Strange's 7.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Hunter Henry edges Brenton Strange by 0.9 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Hunter Henry goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEJacksonville Jaguars#19

Brenton Strange

PPG

7.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

540

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TENew England Patriots#13PPG LEADER

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brenton Strange

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

7.9 PPG8.8 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brenton Strange: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #19 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brenton Strange is producing at 36% 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.

Brenton Strange vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Brenton Strange finished the 2025 season at 7.9 PPG over 12 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Hunter Henry clocked in at 8.8 across 17 appearances for the New England Patriots. A 0.9-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brenton Strange had 46 catches for 540 yards; Hunter Henry posted 60 for 768. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Brenton Strange is off Week 7 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

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: Brenton Strange (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. 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 Brenton Strange by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brenton Strange's 12. 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.
•Brenton Strange is 6 years younger than Hunter Henry (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brenton Strange vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brenton Strange	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.9	8.8
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	150
Receptions	46	60
Rec/Game	3.8	3.5
Receiving Yards	540	768
Rec Yds/Game	45.0	45.2
Receiving TDs	3	7
Targets	60	87
Target Share/Game	5.0	5.1
Age	25	31
Experience	2 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Hunter Henry holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.8 points per game. Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 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 Brenton Strange or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Brenton Strange's 7.9 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 Brenton Strange and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

Brenton Strange averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Brenton Strange and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brenton Strange (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brenton Strange or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Brenton Strange by 0.9 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.