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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Tyler HigbeeWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 2.3-PPG advantage is real (8.8 to 6.5), and Hunter Henry's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Higbee 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

TELos Angeles Rams#25

Tyler Higbee

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

281

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Tyler Higbee

Head to Head

8.8 PPG6.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Tyler Higbee: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Tyler Higbee at 30%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Tyler Higbee: The Full Breakdown

Hunter Henry and Tyler Higbee 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 Tyler Higbee posted 6.5 PPG in 9 appearances for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 2.3-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 Tyler Higbee profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Tyler Higbee 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

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. Tyler Higbee (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Hunter Henry outscored Tyler Higbee by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Higbee's 9. 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.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Tyler Higbee: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Tyler Higbee
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	6.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	59
Receptions	60	25
Rec/Game	3.5	2.8
Receiving Yards	768	281
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	31.2
Receiving TDs	7	3
Targets	87	36
Target Share/Game	5.1	4.0
Age	31	33
Experience	9 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Hunter Henry outscored Tyler Higbee by 2.3 PPG in 2025 (8.8 to 6.5). 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 Tyler Higbee in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Tyler Higbee's 6.5 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 Tyler Higbee average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Higbee averaged 6.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

Do Hunter Henry and Tyler Higbee share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Hunter Henry and Tyler Higbee 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 Tyler Higbee a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry outscored Tyler Higbee by 2.3 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.