Hunter Henry vs Michael Mayer: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Hunter Henry and Michael Mayer is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots tight end put up 8.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Michael Mayer of the Las Vegas Raiders averaged 4.3 in 13. A 4.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.5 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 Michael Mayer profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 35 catches). In weeks where Michael Mayer finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Hunter Henry is off Week 14 and Michael Mayer Week 10. 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.
