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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brock Bowers vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brock Bowers is the better fantasy play this season.

Brock Bowers is the better play on a neutral week. 12.0 PPG with 682 yards gives a reliable baseline. Hunter Henry at 8.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brock Bowers higher, but do not fade Hunter Henry entirely.

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

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TELas Vegas Raiders#4PPG LEADER

Brock Bowers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

680

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Brock Bowers

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

12.0 PPG8.8 PPG

12 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Brock Bowers: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #4 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Brock Bowers is producing at 55% of elite pace and Hunter Henry at 40%. That ranking gap means Brock Bowers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Brock Bowers vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Brock Bowers and Hunter Henry for your lineup, you are not alone. Brock Bowers finished the 2025 season at 12.0 PPG for the Las Vegas Raiders (12 games), and Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 for the New England Patriots (17 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for Brock Bowers 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Brock Bowers had 64 catches for 680 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.

Brock Bowers has his bye in Week 13, and Hunter Henry rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Brock Bowers is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Hunter Henry is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Brock Bowers (age 23) 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?

•Brock Bowers outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Brock Bowers's 12. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brock Bowers scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.
•Brock Bowers is 8 years younger than Hunter Henry (23 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brock Bowers vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brock Bowers	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	8.8
Games Played	12	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	144	150
Receptions	64	60
Rec/Game	5.3	3.5
Receiving Yards	680	768
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	45.2
Receiving TDs	7	7
Targets	86	87
Target Share/Game	7.2	5.1
Age	23	31
Experience	1 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Brock Bowers at 12.0 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Hunter Henry's 8.8. 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 Brock Bowers or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brock Bowers has the edge at 12.0 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 Brock Bowers and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

Brock Bowers averaged 12.0 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 3.2 points per game.

When are Brock Bowers and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers (LV) has a bye in Week 13, and Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brock Bowers or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Brock Bowers outscored Hunter Henry by 3.2 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.