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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Luke MusgraveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Hunter Henry is the better play on a neutral week. 8.8 PPG with 768 yards gives a reliable baseline. Luke Musgrave at 4.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Hunter Henry higher, but do not fade Luke Musgrave entirely.

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

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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

TEGreen Bay Packers#99

Luke Musgrave

PPG

4.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Luke Musgrave

Head to Head

8.8 PPG4.8 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Luke Musgrave: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Luke Musgrave at 22%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Luke Musgrave: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Hunter Henry and Luke Musgrave is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots tight end put up 8.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Luke Musgrave of the Green Bay Packers averaged 4.8 in 14. A 4.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.0 points favors Hunter Henry, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Hunter Henry is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 768 yards, while Luke Musgrave profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Luke Musgrave 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 11 while Luke Musgrave is off Week 10. 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

Hunter Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Luke Musgrave is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Luke Musgrave (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Luke Musgrave by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Luke Musgrave's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Luke Musgrave: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Luke Musgrave
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	4.8
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	67
Receptions	60	30
Rec/Game	3.5	2.1
Receiving Yards	768	335
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	23.9
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	87	42
Target Share/Game	5.1	3.0
Age	31	-
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

8.8 PPG for Hunter Henry versus 4.8 for Luke Musgrave 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 Luke Musgrave in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 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 Luke Musgrave average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Luke Musgrave's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Luke Musgrave (GB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Hunter Henry or Luke Musgrave a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Luke Musgrave by 4.0 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.