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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Mike GesickiWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 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. Mike Gesicki at 4.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Hunter Henry higher, but do not fade Mike Gesicki 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

TECincinnati Bengals#36

Mike Gesicki

PPG

4.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

307

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Mike Gesicki

Head to Head

8.8 PPG4.7 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Mike Gesicki: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #36 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Mike Gesicki at 21%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Mike Gesicki: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots tight end put up 8.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Mike Gesicki of the Cincinnati Bengals averaged 4.7 in 12. A 4.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.1 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 Mike Gesicki profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 28 catches). In weeks where Mike Gesicki finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

Hunter Henry has his bye in Week 11, and Mike Gesicki rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Hunter Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mike Gesicki 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. Mike Gesicki (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Mike Gesicki by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mike Gesicki's 12. 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 Mike Gesicki: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Mike Gesicki
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	4.7
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	56
Receptions	60	28
Rec/Game	3.5	2.3
Receiving Yards	768	307
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	25.6
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	87	42
Target Share/Game	5.1	3.5
Age	31	30
Experience	9 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

8.8 PPG for Hunter Henry versus 4.7 for Mike Gesicki 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 Mike Gesicki in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Mike Gesicki's 4.7 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 Mike Gesicki average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mike Gesicki averaged 4.7 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Hunter Henry or Mike Gesicki a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Mike Gesicki by 4.1 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.