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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jameson Williams (11.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Hunter Henry (8.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

8.8 PPG11.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Hunter Henry vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) against Jameson Williams (WR, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Jameson Williams posted 11.0 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Hunter Henry has his bye in Week 11, Jameson Williams in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Jameson Williams is 6 years younger than Hunter Henry (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	11.0
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	187
Receptions	60	65
Rec/Game	3.5	3.8
Receiving Yards	768	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	65.7
Receiving TDs	7	7
Targets	87	102
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.0
Age	31	25
Experience	9 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jameson Williams at 11.0 PPG, 2.2 points per game above Hunter Henry's 8.8. 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 Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Hunter Henry and Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.