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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Pat FreiermuthWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Hunter Henry has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (8.8 to 6.2), and Hunter Henry's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Pat Freiermuth is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

TEPittsburgh Steelers#28

Pat Freiermuth

PPG

6.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Pat Freiermuth

Head to Head

8.8 PPG6.2 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Pat Freiermuth: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Pat Freiermuth at 28%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Pat Freiermuth: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.8 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Pat Freiermuth (Pittsburgh Steelers) came in at 6.2 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Hunter Henry carries a 2.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Hunter Henry is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 768 yards, while Pat Freiermuth profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 41 catches). In weeks where Pat Freiermuth finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

Hunter Henry has his bye in Week 11, and Pat Freiermuth rests in Week 9. 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. Pat Freiermuth (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Pat Freiermuth by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Pat Freiermuth'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.
•Pat Freiermuth is 4 years younger than Hunter Henry (27 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Pat Freiermuth: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Pat Freiermuth
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	6.2
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	93
Receptions	60	41
Rec/Game	3.5	2.7
Receiving Yards	768	486
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	32.4
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	87	54
Target Share/Game	5.1	3.6
Age	31	27
Experience	9 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Hunter Henry holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.8 points per game. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hunter Henry or Pat Freiermuth in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Pat Freiermuth's 6.2 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 Pat Freiermuth average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Pat Freiermuth averaged 6.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Pat Freiermuth's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Pat Freiermuth (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Hunter Henry or Pat Freiermuth a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Pat Freiermuth by 2.6 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.