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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Isaiah LikelyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Isaiah Likely's 3.4 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 Isaiah Likely by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Hunter Henry is the clear pick. Isaiah Likely 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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TENew England Patriots#13PPG LEADER

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TENew York Giants#99

Isaiah Likely

PPG

3.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Isaiah Likely

Head to Head

8.8 PPG3.4 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Isaiah Likely: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Isaiah Likely at 15%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Isaiah Likely: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Hunter Henry and Isaiah Likely for your lineup, you are not alone. Hunter Henry finished the 2025 season at 8.8 PPG for the New England Patriots (17 games), and Isaiah Likely averaged 3.4 for the New York Giants (14 games).

That 5.4-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 Isaiah Likely profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 27 catches). In weeks where Isaiah Likely finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Hunter Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Isaiah Likely is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Isaiah Likely (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Isaiah Likely by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Isaiah Likely'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.
•Isaiah Likely is 5 years younger than Hunter Henry (26 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Isaiah Likely: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Isaiah Likely
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	3.4
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	48
Receptions	60	27
Rec/Game	3.5	1.9
Receiving Yards	768	307
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	21.9
Receiving TDs	7	1
Targets	87	36
Target Share/Game	5.1	2.6
Age	31	26
Experience	9 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Hunter Henry at 8.8 PPG, 5.4 points per game above Isaiah Likely's 3.4. 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 Hunter Henry or Isaiah Likely in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Isaiah Likely's 3.4 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 Hunter Henry and Isaiah Likely average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Isaiah Likely averaged 3.4 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

Do Hunter Henry and Isaiah Likely share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Hunter Henry and Isaiah Likely share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Hunter Henry or Isaiah Likely a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Isaiah Likely by 5.4 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.