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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Hunter Henry has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.9-PPG advantage is real (8.8 to 4.9), and Hunter Henry's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Evan Engram is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TENew England Patriots#13PPG LEADER

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

4.9 PPG8.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% 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.

Evan Engram vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Evan Engram (Denver Broncos) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.9 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) came in at 8.8 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Hunter Henry carries a 3.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Evan Engram had 50 catches for 461 yards; Hunter Henry posted 60 for 768. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Evan Engram is off Week 10 and Hunter Henry Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Hunter Henry at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Evan Engram is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Evan Engram (age 31) 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?

•Hunter Henry outscored Evan Engram by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Evan Engram's 16. 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

Evan Engram vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	8.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	150
Receptions	50	60
Rec/Game	3.1	3.5
Receiving Yards	461	768
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	45.2
Receiving TDs	1	7
Targets	76	87
Target Share/Game	4.8	5.1
Age	31	31
Experience	8 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Hunter Henry holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.8 points per game. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 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 Evan Engram or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 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 3.9 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) 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.

Is Evan Engram or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Evan Engram by 3.9 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.