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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Travis KelceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Travis Kelce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Travis Kelce is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Travis Kelce and Hunter Henry are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEKansas City Chiefs#10PPG LEADER

Travis Kelce

PPG

9.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

851

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Travis Kelce

Head to Head

8.8 PPG9.1 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Travis Kelce at 41%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Hunter Henry vs Travis Kelce: The Full Breakdown

Hunter Henry (8.8 PPG) and Travis Kelce (9.1 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Hunter Henry played 17 games for the New England Patriots; Travis Kelce suited up 17 times for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 0.3-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Travis Kelce is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 851 yards, while Hunter Henry profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (7 scores on 60 catches). In weeks where Hunter Henry finds the end zone he out-scores Travis Kelce, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Hunter Henry sits Week 11 while Travis Kelce is off Week 5. 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

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. Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Travis Kelce outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Travis Kelce saw 108 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Hunter Henry is 5 years younger than Travis Kelce (31 vs 36), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Travis Kelce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Travis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	9.1
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	155
Receptions	60	76
Rec/Game	3.5	4.5
Receiving Yards	768	851
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	50.1
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	87	108
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.4
Age	31	36
Experience	9 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Travis Kelce at 9.1 PPG, 0.3 points per game above Hunter Henry's 8.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hunter Henry or Travis Kelce in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Travis Kelce has the edge at 9.1 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 Travis Kelce average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Travis Kelce's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Hunter Henry or Travis Kelce a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Travis Kelce outscored Hunter Henry by 0.3 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.