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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Jake Tonges's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Hunter Henry and Jake Tonges are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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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

TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

8.8 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Hunter Henry vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Hunter Henry finished the 2025 season at 8.8 PPG over 17 games with the New England Patriots, while Jake Tonges clocked in at 8.5 across 9 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers. A 0.3-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Hunter Henry is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 768 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Hunter Henry is off Week 11 and Jake Tonges Week 8. 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

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: Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. 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.
•Jake Tonges is 5 years younger than Hunter Henry (26 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	8.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	77
Receptions	60	34
Rec/Game	3.5	3.8
Receiving Yards	768	293
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	32.6
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	87	46
Target Share/Game	5.1	5.1
Age	31	26
Experience	9 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

8.8 PPG for Hunter Henry versus 8.5 for Jake Tonges in 2025. The baseline favors Hunter Henry, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hunter Henry or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Hunter Henry or Jake Tonges a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Jake Tonges by 0.3 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.