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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Theo JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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. Theo Johnson at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Hunter Henry higher, but do not fade Theo Johnson 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

TENew York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

8.8 PPG7.0 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Theo Johnson at 32%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Hunter Henry and Theo Johnson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots tight end put up 8.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Theo Johnson of the New York Giants averaged 7.0 in 15. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Hunter Henry, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Hunter Henry had 60 catches for 768 yards; Theo Johnson posted 45 for 528. 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 Theo Johnson rests in Week 8. 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. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Theo Johnson'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.
•Theo Johnson is 6 years younger than Hunter Henry (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	7.0
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	105
Receptions	60	45
Rec/Game	3.5	3.0
Receiving Yards	768	528
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	35.2
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	87	74
Target Share/Game	5.1	4.9
Age	31	25
Experience	9 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

8.8 PPG for Hunter Henry versus 7.0 for Theo Johnson in 2025. The baseline favors Hunter Henry, 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 Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Theo Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Hunter Henry or Theo Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Theo Johnson by 1.8 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.