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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Oronde Gadsden IIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 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. Oronde Gadsden II at 7.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Hunter Henry higher, but do not fade Oronde Gadsden II entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

TELos Angeles Chargers#23

Oronde Gadsden II

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

664

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Oronde Gadsden II

Head to Head

8.8 PPG7.1 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Oronde Gadsden II: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Oronde Gadsden II at 32%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Oronde Gadsden II: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Hunter Henry and Oronde Gadsden II for your lineup, you are not alone. Hunter Henry finished the 2025 season at 8.8 PPG for the New England Patriots (17 games), and Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 for the Los Angeles Chargers (15 games).

That 1.7-point weekly advantage for Hunter Henry is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Hunter Henry had 60 catches for 768 yards; Oronde Gadsden II posted 49 for 664. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Hunter Henry has his bye in Week 11, and Oronde Gadsden II rests in Week 7. 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

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. Oronde Gadsden II (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Oronde Gadsden II by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 15. 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.
•Oronde Gadsden II is 9 years younger than Hunter Henry (22 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Oronde Gadsden II: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Oronde Gadsden II
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	7.1
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	107
Receptions	60	49
Rec/Game	3.5	3.3
Receiving Yards	768	664
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	44.3
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	87	69
Target Share/Game	5.1	4.6
Age	31	22
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Hunter Henry at 8.8 PPG, 1.7 points per game above Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hunter Henry or Oronde Gadsden II in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Oronde Gadsden II's 7.1 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 Oronde Gadsden II average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Oronde Gadsden II averaged 7.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Oronde Gadsden II's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Hunter Henry or Oronde Gadsden II a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Oronde Gadsden II by 1.7 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.