Tight End · New England Patriots
Hunter Henry — 2026 Fantasy Outlook
Source dated 2026-09-07 · issued Sep 8, 2026, 12:06 AM EDT · season-long source; availability updates continue through kickoff.
Source dated 2026-09-07 · issued Sep 8, 2026, 12:06 AM EDT · PPR rank · Season-long projection
Analysis by Shawn Childs, from his 2026 guide — his words, unedited.
Henry was the focal point of New England's passing game in 2024, pacing the team in receiving yards (674) and targets (97) while tying for the lead in catches (66). His volume at TE translated into the fantasy market ranks him 12th in PPR scoring (145.40 points). He cracked double-digit fantasy points in seven matchups (8/109, 3/41/1, 8/92, 7/56, 6/63, 7/75, 4/39/1) and saw seven or more targets in seven of his 16 starts.
In his fifth season with New England, Henry bumped to ninth in fantasy points (178.80) in PPR formats. He caught 69 of his 102 targets across 21 games for 880 yards and eight touchdowns, with two impact showings (8/90/2 and 7/115/1). Henry played well from Week 16 to Week 19 (15.50, 13.90, 10.60, and 15.40 fantasy points). He scored over 10.00 fantasy points in three other matchups (4/66, 2/39/1, and 4/73).
Fantasy Outlook
In the early 2026 fantasy football draft season in the National Fantasy Football Championship, Henry ranks 19th at tight end with an ADP of 153. Full New England Patriots outlook →
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