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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hayden Hurst vs Hunter HenryWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Hayden Hurst's 3.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Hunter Henry outscored Hayden Hurst by 5.1 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Hunter Henry is the clear pick. Hayden Hurst profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Hayden Hurst

PPG

3.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

238

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TENew England Patriots#13PPG LEADER

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Hayden Hurst

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

3.7 PPG8.8 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Hayden Hurst: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hayden Hurst is producing at 17% 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.

Hayden Hurst vs Hunter Henry: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Hayden Hurst and Hunter Henry for your lineup, you are not alone. Hayden Hurst finished the 2025 season at 3.7 PPG for the Los Angeles Chargers (14 games), and Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 for the New England Patriots (17 games).

That 5.1-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 Hayden Hurst profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Hayden Hurst finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Hayden Hurst is off Week 5 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

Hunter Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Hayden Hurst is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Hayden Hurst (age 27) 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 Hayden Hurst by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Hayden Hurst's 14. 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

Hayden Hurst vs Hunter Henry: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hayden Hurst	Hunter Henry
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.7	8.8
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	52	150
Receptions	25	60
Rec/Game	1.8	3.5
Receiving Yards	238	768
Rec Yds/Game	17.0	45.2
Receiving TDs	1	7
Targets	35	87
Target Share/Game	2.5	5.1
Age	-	31
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Hunter Henry at 8.8 PPG, 5.1 points per game above Hayden Hurst's 3.7. 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 Hayden Hurst or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Hayden Hurst's 3.7 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 Hayden Hurst and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Hayden Hurst and Hunter Henry's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hayden Hurst (LAC) has a bye in Week 5, and Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Hayden Hurst or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Hayden Hurst by 5.1 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.