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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Quentin JohnstonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quentin Johnston is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Quentin Johnston (11.2 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

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

WRLos Angeles Chargers#18PPG LEADER

Quentin Johnston

PPG

11.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

735

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Quentin Johnston

Head to Head

8.8 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Quentin Johnston: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #18 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) WR in most league formats.

Hunter Henry vs Quentin Johnston: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) against Quentin Johnston (WR, Los Angeles Chargers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Quentin Johnston posted 11.2 PPG across 13 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, Quentin Johnston in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Quentin Johnston (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Quentin Johnston outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quentin Johnston's 13. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Quentin Johnston scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Hunter Henry saw 87 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Quentin Johnston is 7 years younger than Hunter Henry (24 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Quentin Johnston: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Quentin Johnston
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	11.2
Games Played	17	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	146
Receptions	60	51
Rec/Game	3.5	3.9
Receiving Yards	768	735
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	56.5
Receiving TDs	7	8
Targets	87	84
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.5
Age	31	24
Experience	9 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

11.2 PPG for Quentin Johnston versus 8.8 for Hunter Henry in 2025. The baseline favors Quentin Johnston, 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 Quentin Johnston in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quentin Johnston has the edge at 11.2 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 Quentin Johnston average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Quentin Johnston averaged 11.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Quentin Johnston's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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