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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Hunter Henry's 8.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.8-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 8.8), and Tucker Kraft's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Hunter Henry 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#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

8.8 PPG12.6 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Hunter Henry (New England Patriots) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.8 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Tucker Kraft (Green Bay Packers) came in at 12.6 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tucker Kraft carries a 3.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Hunter Henry is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 768 yards, while Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tucker Kraft at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Hunter Henry 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. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. 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.
•Tucker Kraft is 6 years younger than Hunter Henry (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	12.6
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	101
Receptions	60	32
Rec/Game	3.5	4.0
Receiving Yards	768	489
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	61.1
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	87	44
Target Share/Game	5.1	5.5
Age	31	25
Experience	9 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tucker Kraft holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 points per game. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hunter Henry or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

Do Hunter Henry and Tucker Kraft share a bye week?▾

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

Is Hunter Henry or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Hunter Henry by 3.8 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.