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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Kyle PittsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.8 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyle Pitts is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Kyle Pitts and Hunter Henry are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.0-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#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEAtlanta Falcons#6PPG LEADER

Kyle Pitts

PPG

9.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

928

Rec TDs

Targets

118

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Kyle Pitts

Head to Head

8.8 PPG9.8 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Kyle Pitts: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #6 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Kyle Pitts at 45%. That ranking gap means Kyle Pitts carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Kyle Pitts: 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 Kyle Pitts clocked in at 9.8 across 17 appearances for the Atlanta Falcons. A 1.0-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.

Kyle Pitts is the volume tight end in this matchup with 88 receptions for 928 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 Kyle Pitts, 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

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

Did You Know?

•Kyle Pitts outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 17 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.
•Kyle Pitts saw 118 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Kyle Pitts is 6 years younger than Hunter Henry (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Kyle Pitts: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Kyle Pitts
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	9.8
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	167
Receptions	60	88
Rec/Game	3.5	5.2
Receiving Yards	768	928
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	54.6
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	87	118
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.9
Age	31	25
Experience	9 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

9.8 PPG for Kyle Pitts versus 8.8 for Hunter Henry in 2025. The baseline favors Kyle Pitts, 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 Kyle Pitts in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyle Pitts has the edge at 9.8 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 Kyle Pitts average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kyle Pitts averaged 9.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

Do Hunter Henry and Kyle Pitts share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Hunter Henry and Kyle Pitts 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 Kyle Pitts a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Kyle Pitts outscored Hunter Henry by 1.0 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.