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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DK Metcalf vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DK Metcalf is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.5 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DK Metcalf is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, DK Metcalf (10.5 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.

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

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WRPittsburgh Steelers#25PPG LEADER

DK Metcalf

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

850

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

DK Metcalf

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

10.5 PPG8.8 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

DK Metcalf: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #25 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 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

DK Metcalf vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

Comparing DK Metcalf (WR, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 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.

DK Metcalf has his bye in Week 9, Hunter Henry in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: DK Metcalf (age 28) 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?

•DK Metcalf outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to DK Metcalf's 15. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•DK Metcalf scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•DK Metcalf saw 99 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DK Metcalf vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DK Metcalf	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.5	8.8
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	158	150
Receptions	59	60
Rec/Game	3.9	3.5
Receiving Yards	850	768
Rec Yds/Game	56.7	45.2
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	99	87
Target Share/Game	6.6	5.1
Age	28	31
Experience	6 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor DK Metcalf at 10.5 PPG, 1.7 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 DK Metcalf or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DK Metcalf has the edge at 10.5 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 DK Metcalf and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are DK Metcalf and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.