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DK Metcalf vs Hunter Henry

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRPittsburgh SteelersPPG LEADER
DK Metcalf
PPG
10.5
Games
15
Rec
59
Rec Yds
850
Rec TDs
6
Targets
99
Bye
Week 9
TENew England Patriots
Hunter Henry
PPG
8.8
Games
17
Rec
60
Rec Yds
768
Rec TDs
7
Targets
87
Bye
Week 14

Head to Head

10.5 PPG8.8 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 14

DK Metcalf vs Hunter Henry: Who Should You Start?

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 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

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 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.