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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Hunter Henry edges Juwan Johnson by 0.5 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Hunter Henry goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

8.8 PPG8.3 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Hunter Henry (8.8 PPG) and Juwan Johnson (8.3 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Hunter Henry played 17 games for the New England Patriots; Juwan Johnson suited up 17 times for the New Orleans Saints.

A 0.5-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 yards, while Hunter Henry profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (7 scores on 60 catches). In weeks where Hunter Henry finds the end zone he out-scores Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Hunter Henry sits Week 11 while Juwan Johnson is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 9 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.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	8.3
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	141
Receptions	60	77
Rec/Game	3.5	4.5
Receiving Yards	768	889
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	52.3
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	87	102
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.0
Age	31	29
Experience	9 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

Hunter Henry outscored Juwan Johnson by 0.5 PPG in 2025 (8.8 to 8.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hunter Henry or Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Hunter Henry or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Juwan Johnson by 0.5 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.