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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

David Njoku vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to David Njoku's 6.3 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. David Njoku at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Hunter Henry higher, but do not fade David Njoku entirely.

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

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TECleveland Browns#26

David Njoku

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TENew England Patriots#13PPG LEADER

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

David Njoku

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

6.3 PPG8.8 PPG

11 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

David Njoku: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #26 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, David Njoku is producing at 29% 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.

David Njoku vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between David Njoku and Hunter Henry for your lineup, you are not alone. David Njoku finished the 2025 season at 6.3 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (11 games), and Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 for the New England Patriots (17 games).

That 2.5-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 David Njoku profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 33 catches). In weeks where David Njoku finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

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: David Njoku (age 29) 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 David Njoku by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to David Njoku's 11. 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.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

David Njoku vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	David Njoku	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.3	8.8
Games Played	11	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	69	150
Receptions	33	60
Rec/Game	3.0	3.5
Receiving Yards	293	768
Rec Yds/Game	26.6	45.2
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	48	87
Target Share/Game	4.4	5.1
Age	29	31
Experience	8 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Hunter Henry at 8.8 PPG, 2.5 points per game above David Njoku's 6.3. 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 David Njoku or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to David Njoku's 6.3 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 David Njoku and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

David Njoku averaged 6.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

Do David Njoku and Hunter Henry share a bye week?▾

Yes, both David Njoku and Hunter Henry share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is David Njoku or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored David Njoku by 2.5 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.