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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, D'Andre Swift (13.2 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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RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

Bye

Week 10

TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

D'Andre Swift

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

13.2 PPG8.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 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 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

D'Andre Swift vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

Comparing D'Andre Swift (RB, Chicago Bears) against Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 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.

D'Andre Swift has his bye in Week 10, Hunter Henry in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire D'Andre Swift at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Hunter Henry is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: D'Andre Swift (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to D'Andre Swift's 16. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•D'Andre Swift scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Hunter Henry caught 60 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•D'Andre Swift is 4 years younger than Hunter Henry (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	8.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	150
Rushing Yards	1,087	0
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	0.0
Rushing TDs	9	0
Receptions	34	60
Receiving Yards	299	768
Targets	48	87
Total TDs	10	7
Age	27	31
Experience	5 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, D'Andre Swift holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 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 4.4 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.