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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 3.3-PPG advantage is real (8.8 to 5.5), and Hunter Henry's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Taysom Hill 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

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

8.8 PPG5.5 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Hunter Henry and Taysom Hill are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG across 17 games with the New England Patriots, while Taysom Hill posted 5.5 PPG in 14 appearances for the New Orleans Saints.

A 3.3-PPG gap gives Hunter Henry the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Hunter Henry is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 768 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Hunter Henry sits Week 11 while Taysom Hill is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Hunter Henry at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Taysom Hill 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. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	5.5
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	77
Receptions	60	18
Rec/Game	3.5	1.3
Receiving Yards	768	195
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	13.9
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	87	0
Target Share/Game	5.1	0.0
Age	31	-
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 12

Summary

Hunter Henry outscored Taysom Hill by 3.3 PPG in 2025 (8.8 to 5.5). 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 Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Hunter Henry or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Taysom Hill by 3.3 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.