Hunter Henry vs Isaiah Likely: Who Should You Start?
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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Hunter Henry sits Week 14 while Isaiah Likely is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
