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Hunter Henry vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins 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

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Quinshon Judkins (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
17
Rec
60
Rec Yds
768
Rec TDs
7
Targets
87
Bye
Week 11
RBCleveland Browns#23PPG LEADER
Quinshon Judkins
PPG
11.2
Games
14
Rush Yds
827
Rush TDs
7
Rec
26
Rec Yds
171
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Hunter Henry
Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

8.8 PPG11.2 PPG
17 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 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 Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Hunter Henry (TE, New England Patriots) against Quinshon Judkins (RB, Cleveland Browns) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Quinshon Judkins posted 11.2 PPG across 14 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.

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. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Quinshon Judkins 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 Quinshon Judkins's 14. 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.
  • Quinshon Judkins is 9 years younger than Hunter Henry (22 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatHunter HenryQuinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)8.811.2
Games Played1714
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)150157
Rushing Yards0827
Rush Yds/Game0.059.1
Rushing TDs07
Receptions6026
Receiving Yards768171
Targets8736
Total TDs77
Age3122
Experience9 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 11

Summary

11.2 PPG for Quinshon Judkins versus 8.8 for Hunter Henry in 2025. The baseline favors Quinshon Judkins, 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 Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins 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 Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

Do Hunter Henry and Quinshon Judkins share a bye week?

Yes, both Hunter Henry and Quinshon Judkins share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

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