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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Harold Fannin Jr. edges Hunter Henry by 0.6 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Harold Fannin Jr. goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

9.4 PPG8.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Harold Fannin Jr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Hunter Henry at 40%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Harold Fannin Jr. and Hunter Henry is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.6 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG with the Cleveland Browns across 16 games, and Hunter Henry posted 8.8 with the New England Patriots in 17.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Harold Fannin Jr. had 72 catches for 731 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 16. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 10 years younger than Hunter Henry (21 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Harold Fannin Jr.	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.4	8.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	150
Receptions	72	60
Rec/Game	4.5	3.5
Receiving Yards	731	768
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	45.2
Receiving TDs	6	7
Targets	107	87
Target Share/Game	6.7	5.1
Age	21	31
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Hunter Henry by 0.6 PPG in 2025 (9.4 to 8.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Harold Fannin Jr. or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 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 0.6 points per game.

Do Harold Fannin Jr. and Hunter Henry share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Harold Fannin Jr. 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 Harold Fannin Jr. or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Hunter Henry by 0.6 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.