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Hunter Henry vs Omarion HamptonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.3 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Omarion Hampton (13.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Hunter Henry (8.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TENew England Patriots#13
Hunter Henry
PPG
8.8
Games
17
Rec
60
Rec Yds
768
Rec TDs
7
Targets
87
Bye
Week 11
RBLos Angeles Chargers#15PPG LEADER
Omarion Hampton
PPG
13.3
Games
9
Rush Yds
545
Rush TDs
4
Rec
32
Rec Yds
192
Bye
Week 7

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Hunter Henry
Omarion Hampton

Head to Head

8.8 PPG13.3 PPG
17 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Hunter Henry vs Omarion Hampton: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) against Omarion Hampton (RB, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Omarion Hampton posted 13.3 PPG across 9 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Hunter Henry has his bye in Week 11, Omarion Hampton in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Omarion Hampton at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Hunter Henry is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Omarion Hampton (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Omarion Hampton outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 77 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Omarion Hampton's 9. 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.
  • Omarion Hampton is 8 years younger than Hunter Henry (23 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Omarion Hampton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatHunter HenryOmarion Hampton
PPG (Half-PPR)8.813.3
Games Played179
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)150120
Rushing Yards0545
Rush Yds/Game0.060.6
Rushing TDs04
Receptions6032
Receiving Yards768192
Targets8735
Total TDs75
Age3123
Experience9 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 7

Summary

Omarion Hampton outscored Hunter Henry by 4.5 PPG in 2025 (13.3 to 8.8). 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 Omarion Hampton in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Omarion Hampton has the edge at 13.3 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 Omarion Hampton average in 2025?

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Omarion Hampton's bye weeks in 2026?

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Omarion Hampton (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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