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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Darren Waller vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Darren Waller is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.6 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Darren Waller is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Darren Waller and Hunter Henry are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TEMiami Dolphins#8PPG LEADER

Darren Waller

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

283

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Darren Waller

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

9.6 PPG8.8 PPG

8 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Darren Waller: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #8 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Darren Waller is producing at 44% of elite pace and Hunter Henry at 40%. That ranking gap means Darren Waller carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Darren Waller vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

Darren Waller (9.6 PPG) and Hunter Henry (8.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Darren Waller played 8 games for the Miami Dolphins; Hunter Henry suited up 17 times for the New England Patriots.

A 0.8-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Hunter Henry is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 768 yards, while Darren Waller profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 24 catches). In weeks where Darren Waller finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Darren Waller sits Week 6 while Hunter Henry is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Darren Waller (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Darren Waller outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Darren Waller's 8. 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

Darren Waller vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	8.8
Games Played	8	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	150
Receptions	24	60
Rec/Game	3.0	3.5
Receiving Yards	283	768
Rec Yds/Game	35.4	45.2
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	34	87
Target Share/Game	4.3	5.1
Age	33	31
Experience	10 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Darren Waller at 9.6 PPG, 0.8 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 Darren Waller or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Darren Waller has the edge at 9.6 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 Darren Waller and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

Darren Waller averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darren Waller (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Darren Waller or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Darren Waller outscored Hunter Henry by 0.8 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.