Hunter Henry Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 31
- Height / weight
- 6'5", 249 lb
- Experience
- 11th season
- Drafted
- 2016 R2, #35
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 4.7
- Pos rank
- TE35
- Rostered
- 52%
Week 4 at Bills, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 24th vs. TEs, tough
Hunter Henry Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
4.7 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Hunter Henry's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include one of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at SEA,5.6,TE25
- Week 2, Win,vs PIT,7.0,TE22
- Week 3, Loss,at JAX,1.5,TE55
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at BUF,ToughBills vs. TEs
- Week 5, Oct 11,vs LV,FavorableRaiders vs. TEs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs NYJ,ToughJets vs. TEs
- Week 7, Oct 22,at CHI,ToughBears vs. TEs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to TEs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Hunter Henry?
Henry is averaging 4.7 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 7 catches for 71 yards and 0 TD on 10 targets. That ranks TE35, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His yards per target (7.1) is in the 49th percentile among TEs, the best of his efficiency marks; his fantasy points per target (1.41) is the weakest, in the 16th. His quarterback has been Drake Maye.
His best week was TE22 in Week 2 against the Steelers (7.0 points); his worst, TE55 in Week 3 at the Jaguars (1.5). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Raiders (4th vs. TEs) in Week 5 and the Dolphins (9th vs. TEs) in Week 8.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Henry ranks among all TEs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every TE with at least 8 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
12.2%30th percentile, below average
Yards per target
7.149th percentile, about average
Catch rate
70.0%30th percentile, below average
Fantasy points per target
1.4116th percentile, near the bottom
Hunter Henry 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Seahawks | L 10–13 | 5.6 | TE25 |
| 2 | vs Steelers | W 20–3 | 7.0 | TE22 |
| 3 | @ Jaguars | L 6–35 | 1.5 | TE55 |
| Total | 1–2 | 14.1 | TE35 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NE | 3 | 10 | 7 | 71 | 0 | 14.1 | 4.7 | — |
| 2025 | NE | 17 | 87 | 60 | 768 | 7 | 178.8 | 10.5 | TE9 |
| 2024 | NE | 16 | 97 | 66 | 674 | 2 | 145.4 | 9.1 | TE12 |
| 2023 | NE | 14 | 61 | 42 | 419 | 6 | 119.9 | 8.6 | TE19 |
| 2022 | NE | 17 | 59 | 41 | 509 | 2 | 103.9 | 6.1 | TE22 |
| Career | 139 | 673 | 462 | 5,366 | 47 | 1276.6 | 9.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
That usage is the catch. His seven touchdowns came on a near-decade-high 8.8 yards per target, a spike that rarely repeats, and the depth chart got crowded. Behind him on the depth chart: Eli Raridon. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 28. Injury history
- 2024foot1 game
- 2023left knee2 games
- 2023right anklePlayed through
- 2022right knee1 game
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Hunter Henry Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Hunter Henry in Week 4?
Hunter Henry is a bench stash in most leagues for Week 4 at the Bills, as the TE35 in PPR total points this season (4.7 a game). The Bills rank 24th in PPR points allowed to TEs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Henry.
How many fantasy points is Hunter Henry averaging in 2026?
Hunter Henry is averaging 4.7 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 14.1 points across 3 games. His last game produced 1.5 points.
Where does Hunter Henry rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Hunter Henry ranks TE35 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a bench stash in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Hunter Henry worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: Hunter Henry is a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. He is rostered in 52% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Hunter Henry's fantasy football role?
Hunter Henry is the Patriots' starting TE, with Eli Raridon behind him. He is averaging 3.3 targets a game, on 78% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Hunter Henry's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Hunter Henry's next three games are Week 4 at the Bills (24th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough), Week 5 vs. the Raiders (4th in PPR points allowed to TEs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Jets (28th in PPR points allowed to TEs, tough). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Hunter Henry been in fantasy football this season?
Hunter Henry has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 1. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 2.9 points around his 4.7-point average.
What is Hunter Henry's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Hunter Henry's floor has been 1.5 PPR points (Week 3, TE55) and his ceiling 7.0 (Week 2, TE22). His median week has been 5.6 points. See Henry's full game log.
Hunter Henry 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New England PatriotsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 7
- Yards
- 71
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 10
10.1 Y/R70.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 14.1
- Pos rank
- TE35
7.0 Best Week 2 vs PIT1.5 Worst Week 3 @ JAX
Advanced Receiving Stats
Henry is a downfield target (8.3 yards per target last season), with a 12.2% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 7.1 | 53rd | 8.7 | 79th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.71 | 18th | 1.38 | 83rd |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 1.58 | 69th |
| YAC per reception | 5.3 | 55th | 5.5 | 69th |
| Catch rate | 70.0% | 38th | 67.1% | 15th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 12.2% | 45th | 17.7% | 83rd |
| Snap share | 79.0% | 75th | 80.7% | 79th |
| Air-yards share | 10.8% | 60th | 15.7% | 88th |
| Red-zone targets | 1 | 5th | 21 | 96th |
| Route participation | — | — | 85.4% | 90th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 8.4 | 90th | 8.3 | 79th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 41 qualified TEs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 53. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Henry runs a route on most dropbacks and draws a big target share, but gets few red-zone targets and catches a low share of his targets.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 3.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
4.7
Fantasy PPG
3.3
Targets/g
24
Rec yds/g
Hunter Henry career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 10 | 7 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 4.7 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 87 | 60 | 768 | 7 | 0 | 178.8 | 10.5 | TE9 |
| 2024 | 16 | 97 | 66 | 674 | 2 | 0 | 145.4 | 9.1 | TE12 |
| 2023 | 14 | 61 | 42 | 419 | 6 | 0 | 119.9 | 8.6 | TE19 |
| 2022 | 17 | 59 | 41 | 509 | 2 | 0 | 103.9 | 6.1 | TE22 |
| 2021 | 17 | 75 | 50 | 603 | 9 | 0 | 164.3 | 9.7 | TE10 |
| 2020 | 14 | 93 | 60 | 613 | 4 | 0 | 145.3 | 10.4 | TE13 |
| 2019 | 12 | 76 | 55 | 652 | 5 | 0 | 149.2 | 12.4 | TE9 |
| 2017 | 14 | 62 | 45 | 579 | 4 | 0 | 126.9 | 9.1 | TE15 |
| 2016 | 15 | 53 | 36 | 478 | 8 | 0 | 128.8 | 8.6 | TE20 |
| Career | 139 | 673 | 462 | 5,366 | 47 | 0 | 1276.6 | 9.2 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
9.6
Career PPG
141 games over 10 seasons
84%
Availability
Share of team games he played
41%
Top-12 weeks
Share of his games as a TE1
6.2
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Henry has averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game over 141 games and 10 seasons, with five top-12 finishes (2016, 2019, 2021, 2024, 2025). The average hides two careers: 10.2 a game in his eight seasons with a starter's volume, 5.9 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 4.7 per game, down 5.8 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 3.3 targets a game against 5.1. His quarterback this season has been Drake Maye.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Henry's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 768Rec yards2025
- 13Rec TD2016
- 203.7Fantasy pts2016 · TE5
- 5,615Career rec yds2016–2026
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Hunter Henry Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Hunter Henry have in 2026?
Hunter Henry has 14.1 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 4.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks TE35 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Hunter Henry have this season?
Hunter Henry has 71 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 7 catches and 10 targets. His high was 40 yards, in Week 2 against the Steelers.
How many receptions does Hunter Henry have this season?
Hunter Henry has 7 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 2.3 a game, on 10 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 at the Seahawks.
How many targets does Hunter Henry have this season?
Hunter Henry has drawn 10 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 3.3 a game, and caught 70% of them. His high was 5 targets, in Week 2 against the Steelers.
How many receiving touchdowns does Hunter Henry have this season?
Hunter Henry has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Hunter Henry averaging?
Hunter Henry is averaging 23.7 receiving yards per game in 2026, 71 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Hunter Henry averaging?
Hunter Henry is averaging 10.1 yards per reception in 2026, 71 yards on 7 catches.
How many games has Hunter Henry played in 2026?
Hunter Henry has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Hunter Henry's stats last season?
In 2025, Hunter Henry caught 60 of 87 targets for 768 yards and 7 touchdowns in 17 games. That was 178.8 PPR points (10.5 per game), a TE9 finish.
What are Hunter Henry's career NFL stats?
Across 10 seasons and 139 games, Hunter Henry has 462 catches for 5,366 yards and 47 touchdowns, for 1276.6 PPR fantasy points (9.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Hunter Henry have in his career?
Hunter Henry has 47 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 47 receiving, over 139 games.
How many career receiving yards does Hunter Henry have?
Hunter Henry has 5,366 career receiving yards over 10 seasons, on 462 catches.
Hunter Henry Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
4.7
Targets/g
3.3
Rec/g
2.3
Rec yds/g
23.7
Yds/rec
10.1
Across 3 games in 2026, Hunter Henry has averaged 3.3 targets, 2.3 receptions and 4.7 PPR fantasy points per game. Hunter Henry has finished as a top-12 TE in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 1. The best week was Week 2 against PIT (7.0 points); the lowest was Week 3 against JAX (1.5).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEA15th | L 10-13 | 5.6 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 | TE25 |
Week 1 · SEA · L 10-13 · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 2 | PIT26th | W 20-3 | 7.0 | 5 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 | TE22 |
Week 2 · PIT · W 20-3 · 7.0 pts
How the 7.0 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||
| 3 | JAX24th | L 6-35 | 1.5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5.0 | TE55 |
Week 3 · JAX · L 6-35 · 1.5 pts
How the 1.5 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to TEs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One TE2 week and two busts. For a tight end ranked TE35 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a TE22 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Jacksonville
1/2, 5 yds.
Just 2.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Pittsburgh
3/5, 40 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Seattle
3/3, 26 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (4.7)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New England Patriots vs Buffalo Bills
View matchup — New England Patriots vs Las Vegas Raiders
View matchup — New England Patriots vs New York Jets
View matchup — New England Patriots vs Chicago Bears
Hunter Henry career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 10 | 7 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 14.1 | 4.7 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 87 | 60 | 768 | 7 | 0 | 178.8 | 10.5 | TE9 |
| 2024 | 16 | 97 | 66 | 674 | 2 | 0 | 145.4 | 9.1 | TE12 |
| 2023 | 14 | 61 | 42 | 419 | 6 | 0 | 119.9 | 8.6 | TE19 |
| 2022 | 17 | 59 | 41 | 509 | 2 | 0 | 103.9 | 6.1 | TE22 |
| 2021 | 17 | 75 | 50 | 603 | 9 | 0 | 164.3 | 9.7 | TE10 |
| 2020 | 14 | 93 | 60 | 613 | 4 | 0 | 145.3 | 10.4 | TE13 |
| 2019 | 12 | 76 | 55 | 652 | 5 | 0 | 149.2 | 12.4 | TE9 |
| 2017 | 14 | 62 | 45 | 579 | 4 | 0 | 126.9 | 9.1 | TE15 |
| 2016 | 15 | 53 | 36 | 478 | 8 | 0 | 128.8 | 8.6 | TE20 |
| Career | 139 | 673 | 462 | 5,366 | 47 | 0 | 1276.6 | 9.2 | — |
Hunter Henry Game Log FAQ
How did Hunter Henry do in his last game?
Hunter Henry scored 1.5 PPR points in Week 3 at the Jaguars, a 35–6 loss, a TE55 finish. He caught 1 of 2 targets for 5 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Hunter Henry score in his last game?
Hunter Henry scored 1.5 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 at the Jaguars, a TE55 finish for the week. That was 3.2 below his season average of 4.7.
How many receiving yards did Hunter Henry have in his last game?
Hunter Henry had 5 receiving yards on 1 catch in Week 3 at the Jaguars, from 2 targets.
How many touchdowns did Hunter Henry score in his last game?
Hunter Henry did not score a touchdown in Week 3 at the Jaguars; his 1.5 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Hunter Henry have in his last game?
Hunter Henry caught 1 of 2 targets for 5 yards in Week 3 at the Jaguars.
What were Hunter Henry's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Steelers, a 20–3 win, Hunter Henry caught 3 of 5 targets for 40 yards. That was 7.0 PPR points, a TE22 finish.
What was Hunter Henry's best game this season?
Hunter Henry's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Steelers: 7.0 PPR points, a TE22 finish. He caught 3 of 5 targets for 40 yards.
What was Hunter Henry's worst game this season?
Hunter Henry's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 at the Jaguars: 1.5 PPR points, a TE55 finish. He caught 1 of 2 targets for 5 yards.
How many games has Hunter Henry scored a touchdown in this season?
Hunter Henry has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Hunter Henry's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Henry's weekly results from any season from 2016 through 2025.
Hunter Henry Rest-of-Season Outlook
Every-down depth TE for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished TE9 last season at 10.5 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's TE35 at 4.7 PPR points per game, against 10.5 over 17 games last season (TE9). He's running behind last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 6th of 81 in route participation (84.7%), 8th of 82 in target share (18.0%) and 14th of 82 in efficiency (1.65 yards per route run). His points come from his route participation. Drake Maye is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Eli Raridon next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchup is the Raiders in Week 5 (4th against TEs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Henry's 2025 was his strongest New England campaign: a TE7 finish on 118.8 fantasy points, 60 grabs for 768 yards and 7 scores across all 17 games. The efficiency was real, with 0.433 EPA per play, a 63.2% success rate and 1.65 yards per route run, all season bests. The volume that fueled it stands out most: an 18% target share, 22 red-zone looks and 10 end-zone targets, the kind of scoring opportunity that drives touchdown totals.
That usage is the catch. His seven touchdowns came on a near-decade-high 8.8 yards per target, a spike that rarely repeats, and the depth chart got crowded. New arrivals at receiver thin the pecking order around Drake Maye, threatening the red-zone share that made him valuable. Drafted as a back-end TE1 near pick 149, he's a steady floor with realistic regression baked in. Projections of roughly 57-665-6 reflect a likely step back from his TE7 ceiling.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 81 tight ends who played at least six games. Each bar is one tight end, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Route participation
Target share
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 8.2
- Drop rate
- 3.4%
- Red-zone targets
- 22
- Route participation
- 84.7%
- YAC per reception
- 5.6
What Could Change His Value
The specific things that would move him up or down from here.
Upside
- A soft spotThe Raiders in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.Wk 4 BUF, 24thWk 5 LV, 4thWk 6 NYJ, 28thWk 7 CHI, 26th
- Every-down route participation84.7% route participation, 6th of 81 TEs in 2025.
- Heavy target share18.0% target share, 8th of 82 TEs in 2025.
Risk
- Job securityEli Raridon is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Tough matchupsThe Bills in Week 4 (24th) and the Jets in Week 6 (28th) are among the stingiest defenses against TEs.
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Hunter Henry Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Hunter Henry's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Hunter Henry projects as an every-down depth TE for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: a bench stash in TE-premium leagues and waiver-wire material in 12-team and 10-team leagues. His route participation (84.7% route participation, 6th of 81 TEs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Hunter Henry's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Hunter Henry is the TE35 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth TE territory, waiver-wire material in 12-team leagues.
What is Hunter Henry's projected role going forward?
Hunter Henry is the listed starting TE, with Eli Raridon next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Hunter Henry get more targets?
Hunter Henry's targets are holding steady: 3.5 a game over his last two games against 3.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Hunter Henry's fantasy football upside?
Hunter Henry's upside: his ceiling this season is 7.0 PPR points (Week 2, TE22), his route participation (84.7% route participation, 6th of 81 TEs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Raiders in Week 5 is a top-10 matchup for TEs.
What could hurt Hunter Henry's fantasy value?
Hunter Henry's risks: Eli Raridon is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Bills in Week 4 and the Jets in Week 6 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Hunter Henry's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for TEs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Hunter Henry Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriHenry hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Eleven logged injuries in ten seasons, including four knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from an ACL tear in 2018; nothing else has cost him more than 4 games.
Durability
44/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
ACL tear · 2018
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 4 | 19 |
| Calf / shin | 1 | 4 |
| Back | 1 | 2 |
| Chest / ribs | 1 | 1 |
| Concussion | 1 | 1 |
| Foot / toe | 1 | 1 |
| Ankle | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 28 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Knee injuries in 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2023
- Last logged injury: 2024
- 28 games in 10 seasons, 16 of them in 2018
- 11 injuries spread across 7 body parts
Hunter Henry Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Henry a game this season.
- 2024
Foot Injury 1 game
A foot injury sidelined him for the final game of the 2024 season.
- 2023
MCL Sprain · Left 2 games
Suffered a left knee MCL sprain that caused him to be ruled out for the final two games of the season.
- 2023
Ankle Sprain · Right Played through
Suffered a minor right ankle sprain when he was rolled up on while blocking but returned to the game.
- 2022
Knee Injury · Right 1 game
Injured his right knee on the third offensive play against the Cincinnati Bengals and was ruled out for the remainder of that game and missed the following week.
- 2020
COVID-19 1 game
Placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list, causing him to miss the Week 16 game.
- 2020
Ankle Sprain Played through
Sustained a mild ankle sprain but was able to play through the injury without missing any games.
- 2019
Tibial Plateau Fracture · Left 4 games
Suffered a tibial plateau fracture in his left knee during the season opener, missing the next four games.
- 2018
ACL Tear · Right 16 games
Tore his right ACL during an offseason practice in May, causing him to miss the entire 2018 regular season.
- 2017
Lacerated Kidney 2 games
Suffered a lacerated kidney against the Kansas City Chiefs and was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
- 2016
Knee Sprain · Left Played through
Sustained a minor left knee sprain but did not miss any games.
- 2016
Concussion 1 game
Henry suffered a concussion during a game against the Atlanta Falcons and missed the following week's game.
If Henry Misses Time
Next man up: Eli Raridon
Eli Raridon is next on the Patriots depth chart at tight end. Tight end targets would mostly move to the receivers, so he's a streaming option at best if Henry misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Drake Maye would lose one of his main options.
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Hunter Henry Injury FAQ
Is Hunter Henry injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Hunter Henry is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Hunter Henry playing this week?
Hunter Henry has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Bills on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has Hunter Henry missed any games this season?
No. Hunter Henry has played in every Patriots game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Hunter Henry's injury history?
Hunter Henry has 11 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 28 games in all: 16 for a right ACL tear in 2018, 4 for a left tibial plateau fracture in 2019, 2 for a left MCL sprain in 2023, 2 for a lacerated kidney injury in 2017, 1 for a foot injury in 2024, 1 for a right knee injury in 2022, 1 for a covid-19 injury in 2020 and 1 for a concussion in 2016.
What was Hunter Henry's most recent injury?
Hunter Henry's most recent logged injury was a foot injury in Week 18 of 2024. It cost him 1 game.
Does Hunter Henry have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2016, 2018, 2022 and 2023 (19 games missed) and ankle injuries in 2020 and 2023 (no games missed).
What was Hunter Henry's worst injury?
Hunter Henry's longest absence came from a right ACL tear in 2018, which cost him 16 games of the 28 he has missed in his career.
Latest Hunter Henry News & Updates
Latest Story
Every update on Henry with what it means for your fantasy team. Last update .
Henry struggles at Jacksonville
1 REC, 5 YDS (2 TGT)
1.5 fantasy points · TE55
Henry caught 1 of 2 targets for 5 yards in the 35–6 loss at Jacksonville. That was 7% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 20–3 vs PIT
Fantasy impact: Positive. Henry solid in win vs. Pittsburgh
7.0 fantasy points · TE22 · 2.3 above his 4.7 average
Henry caught 3 of 5 targets for 40 yards in the 20–3 win vs. Pittsburgh. That was 24% of the team's targets.
Game logWeek 1Sep 9L 10–13 @ SEA
Fantasy impact: Negative. Henry struggles at Seattle
5.6 fantasy points · TE25 · 0.9 above his 4.7 average
Henry caught 3 of 3 targets for 26 yards in the 13–10 loss at Seattle. That was 10% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Patriots Teammates News
Updates on Henry's quarterback and target competition.
- Drake Maye: On injury report, but practices fully (opens in new tab)Drake Maye, QB. 80 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNegative
- Drake Maye: Fails to throw TD in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Drake Maye, QB. 80 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Drake Maye: Sharp at Monday's practice session (opens in new tab)Drake Maye, QB. 80 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Patriots
Team reporting from patriots.com, Dynasty Command.
Hunter Henry News FAQ
What is the latest news on Hunter Henry?
The latest Henry update, from September 27: Henry struggles at Jacksonville. Henry caught 1 of 2 targets for 5 yards in the 35–6 loss at Jacksonville. That was 7% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Hunter Henry news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 1.5 fantasy points, a TE55 finish, 3.2 below his 4.7 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Hunter Henry Bio
Hunter Henry is a tight end for the New England Patriots, where he wears No. 85. Born December 7, 1994, in Little Rock, AR, he attended Pulaski and played college football at Arkansas.
The San Diego Chargers selected Henry in round 2, pick 35, of the 2016 NFL Draft. Since then, Henry joined the New England Patriots in 2021.
In 141 regular-season games since 2016, he has caught 482 passes for 5,615 yards and 52 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 11 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New England Patriots Current team2021–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 82 of 84 games.
Los Angeles Chargers2016–2020
Selected in round 2, pick 35, of the 2016 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 50 of 55 games.
College: Arkansas
Transactions
- ContractAgreed to a two-year contract extension worth up to $20 million with the New England Patriots.
- ContractAgreed to a three-year, $27 million contract extension with the New England Patriots.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.
- SignedSigned a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the New England Patriots.
- TenderSigned his franchise tag tender with the Chargers.
- ActivatedActivated by the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers.
- DraftedSelected by the San Diego Chargers in round 2, pick 35.
About Hunter Henry: Bio FAQ
How old is Hunter Henry?
Hunter Henry is 31 years old. He was born on December 7, 1994. 2026 is his 11th NFL season.
How tall is Hunter Henry?
Hunter Henry is 6 feet 5 inches tall (6'5"), listed at 249 pounds, and plays tight end for the New England Patriots.
How much does Hunter Henry weigh?
Hunter Henry weighs 249 pounds, his listed weight on the New England Patriots roster. He is listed at 6'5".
What number does Hunter Henry wear?
Hunter Henry wears number 85 for the New England Patriots. He plays tight end.
What position does Hunter Henry play?
Hunter Henry plays tight end for the New England Patriots, wearing number 85. 2026 is his 11th season in the NFL.
What team does Hunter Henry play for?
Hunter Henry plays for the New England Patriots as a tight end. He has been with the Patriots since 2021.
Where did Hunter Henry go to college?
Hunter Henry played college football at Arkansas, after attending Pulaski (AR). The Los Angeles Chargers drafted him out of Arkansas in 2016.
When was Hunter Henry drafted?
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Hunter Henry in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the 35th overall pick, out of Arkansas.
What round was Hunter Henry drafted in?
Hunter Henry was a second-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, taken 35th overall by the Los Angeles Chargers.
What pick was Hunter Henry in the NFL Draft?
Hunter Henry was the 35th overall pick of the 2016 NFL Draft, selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round.
Where is Hunter Henry from?
Hunter Henry went to high school in Arkansas, at Pulaski, before playing college football at Arkansas.
When is Hunter Henry's birthday?
Hunter Henry's birthday is December 7. He was born on December 7, 1994 and is 31 years old.
How long has Hunter Henry been in the NFL?
2026 is Hunter Henry's 11th NFL season; he entered the league in 2016 as a second-round pick of the Los Angeles Chargers. View his career statistics.
What teams has Hunter Henry played for?
Hunter Henry has played for the Los Angeles Chargers (two stints) and New England Patriots. View his career statistics.
What year did Hunter Henry enter the NFL?
Hunter Henry entered the NFL in 2016, when the Los Angeles Chargers drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 11th season.