New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught two of his three targets for 18 yards during Sunday's Week 1 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He continues to give the Patriots a reliable veteran presence at tight end, and while his fantasy production is somewhat dependent on touchdowns, he's still a solid bench option in deeper leagues. The biggest factor holding Henry back is the Patriots' commitment to the running game. New England passed just 24 times on Sunday, which likely isn't enough volume to allow Henry to produce on a consistent basis. He's a fringe top-24 tight end heading into next week against Seattle.
Sep 8, 2024 6:06 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (foot) has been removed from Friday's final injury report and will be good to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener this Sunday versus the Cincinnati Bengals. Henry was a full participant in the first official practice of the year on Wednesday, so there was never really any doubt whether he'd suit up and play this weekend after dealing with a foot injury during training camp. Fantasy managers can't really get too excited about any of the offensive skill players in New England's offense this year in what is expected to be one of the most lackluster units, but the 29-year-old Henry could be a valuable safety blanket for both quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye as they play catchup on the scoreboard more often than not. Heading into Week 1, fantasy managers should treat Henry as a TE2 sleeper against Cincy.
Sep 6, 2024 7:24 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (foot) was a full participant in practice on Wednesday. This comes as good news for a Patriots team in need of offensive weapons. Henry will start at tight end and should continue his success in the red zone for the Patriots. In 2023 he recorded 42 receptions for 419 yards and six touchdowns. He has scored 17 touchdowns during his Patriots career. The Patriots do not project to be a high-powered offense. However, Henry should have his usual share of solid weeks as a tight end streamer.
Sep 4, 2024 6:08 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (undisclosed) didn't play in the team's second preseason contest against the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday and he remained out of practice as well. Head coach Jerod Mayo was asked if there was any cause for concern for a banged-up tight end room and he said, "I would say these aren't extended recoveries for these guys. They'll be ready to go relatively early in the season." Henry, along with backups Austin Hooper (undisclosed) and Mitchell Wilcox (calf) are all listed as questionable right now. In terms of fantasy relevance, Henry has the most potential out of this group, so if he's ready by the beginning of the season, he should serve as a solid streaming option at tight end.
Aug 19, 2024 10:00 AM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (unspecified) won't practice Tuesday. Head coach Jerod Mayo says he doesn't anticipate it being a long-term injury. The issue reportedly emerged during Sunday's practice, leading to Henry sitting out on Monday and now being set to miss at least one more session. After being rested for the preseason opener, he seems unlikely to play in Thursday's exhibition against the Eagles. However, the Patriots don't appear overly concerned about his availability for Week 1. Henry, who signed a three-year deal with New England in 2021, was a top offseason priority for Eliot Wolf, who secured a new three-year contract for him just before he hit free agency. The deal includes a base salary of $27 million, with a maximum value of $30 million, reflecting the franchise's high regard for him. Over his first three seasons with the Patriots, Henry averaged 44 receptions, 510 receiving yards, and six touchdowns per year. Despite experiencing standout games and periods of inconsistency, his production has been solid, especially considering the turnover in offensive coordinators and inconsistent quarterback play. Additionally, New England's offensive line struggles often required him to stay in as an extra blocker. A two-time Pro Bowler, Austin Hooper appears poised to take over as the primary backup, replacing Mike Gesicki from last season. If Henry returns to full health, he could be a reliable bye-week replacement tight end.
Aug 13, 2024 10:39 AM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has been the top dog at the position so far in offseason workouts. Henry has been reliable between the numbers for the team's quarterbacks. Along with Henry, seventh-round rookie Jaheim Bell is finding his footing in practices, and his speed to run the seam has become more apparent with each repetition. Austin Hooper has struggled at times to create separation and is set to carve out more of a role as a blocker in the run game than as a receiver. The 29-year-old had a career-low 419 receiving yards in a bad Patriots offense last year, but don't let his six touchdown passes go overlooked. He signed a three-year extension to stay in New England this offseason and should once again be a highly-used red-zone target by either quarterback Jacoby Brissett or rookie Drake Maye. Henry could be an intriguing touchdown-dependent TE2 in fantasy, especially if Maye takes the starting job sooner than later.
Jun 13, 2024 12:55 AM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry was scheduled to be a free agent next week, but the organization signed him to a three-year, $27 million deal on Friday. Henry signed with the Patriots on a three-year deal during the 2021 offseason after five years with the Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers. He's hauled in 143 passes for 1,531 yards and 17 touchdowns in his three years with New England despite poor quarterback play from Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. Unless New England's next quarterback is a vast improvement, Henry will remain a touchdown-dependent fantasy option with limited upside.
Mar 8, 2024 12:06 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) won't suit up for the Week 18 matchup against the New York Jets. The veteran tight end will see his 2023 campaign come to an end with the Pats not in playoff position. He finished with 42 receptions, 419 yards, and six touchdowns in 2023. Henry will come short of his fifth straight 500-plus yard campaign. The 29-year-old looked much better once Bailey Zappe took over under center. His absence on Sunday should mean that Mike Gesicki gets more looks as the No. 1 tight end.
Jan 5, 2024 9:53 PM EST
New England Patriots tight ends Hunter Henry (knee) and Pharaoh Brown (ribs) were both limited in practice for the second straight day on Thursday. Henry is trying to make it back for what is expected to be head coach Bill Belichick's last game with the organization after the 29-year-old tight end missed the last two games with a knee injury. In two games before getting hurt, Henry had 10 catches on 12 targets for 106 yards and three touchdowns, so he'll have some low-cost sleeper potential in DFS if he's able to return and serve as a red-zone target for quarterback Bailey Zappe in the Week 18 regular season finale against the New York Jets. If Henry misses the final game of the year, Brown and Mike Gesicki should have bigger roles, but neither would be particularly attractive in fantasy lineups.
Jan 4, 2024 11:21 PM EST
New England Patriots tight ends Pharaoh Brown (ribs) and Hunter Henry (knee) were both listed as limited in the team's first practice of the week on Wednesday. Henry has missed the last two games with a knee injury but appears closer to returning for the Week 18 regular season finale on Sunday against the New York Jets. With Henry out the last two weeks, Mike Gesicki has caught six of eight targets for 50 yards and one touchdown. Henry was on a roll in his last two games before getting hurt, hauling in 10 of his 12 targets for 106 yards and three touchdowns. If he's able to make it back for the final game of the regular season, the 29-year-old could be in play as a touchdown-dependent sleeper option in DFS formats, although the matchup isn't the greatest. In Week 3 against the Jets, Henry caught two passes for 17 yards.
Jan 3, 2024 10:38 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is officially inactive for the Week 17 game against the division-rival Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Henry will now miss his second straight game despite being limited in practice all week. In his absence, Mike Gesicki and Pharaoh Brown will split the workload at the tight end spot. In last week's Christmas Eve win over the Denver Broncos, Gesicki and Brown had two catches apiece, with Gesicki being fortunate enough to find the end zone. Gesicki is the better bet for production in a tough matchup against the Bills, but fantasy managers should stay away, as the 28-year-old has only 24 receptions for 204 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games in 2023 in his first year with the Patriots.
Dec 31, 2023 11:50 AM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) has traveled with the team to Buffalo and has a chance to play in Week 17 against the Bills. Henry, who is listed as questionable, was absent from last Sunday's win over the Denver Broncos in Week 16 but is trending in the right direction for this upcoming game. The veteran tight end's potential return would significantly bolster the Patriots' offense against a banged-up Bills defense. Henry has six receiving touchdowns on the season.
Dec 30, 2023 2:56 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is officially questionable to play against the Buffalo Bills in Week 17. He had been limited in practice all week long after missing his first game of the season last Sunday versus the Denver Broncos. At this point, it appears that Henry will be a game-time decision for New England's second-to-last divisional clash of the 2023 season. Given that Bailey Zappe has thrown four touchdowns to tight ends over his last three games, there's a real chance that Henry could have appeal as a fantasy TE1 if active this week. Managers invested in his availability should stay tuned for the Patriots' official inactives list on Sunday morning.
Dec 29, 2023 4:09 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) was limited for the second straight day of practice this week on Thursday. Henry didn't play in the team's Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos on Christmas Eve, but the fact that he's practiced twice already this week gives hope that he will return this Sunday to face the division-rival Bills on the road in Buffalo. The 29-year-old has seen more involvement in his last two games and has scored a touchdown in each contest, but he'll still probably be a touchdown-dependent TE2 streamer, at best, if he returns to action in Week 17 for New England. In the first meeting against the Bills back in Week 7, Henry caught only two of three targets for 27 yards.
Dec 28, 2023 5:08 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) was present at the team's light walkthrough practice on Wednesday. Henry will likely be listed as limited on the final injury report. The 29-year-old missed the Christmas Eve win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday but could be on track to return in Week 17 to face the division-rival Buffalo Bills if he can continue to ramp up at practice the rest of the week. Although Mike Gesicki did find the end zone in the win over the Broncos, he didn't do much otherwise with Henry sidelined in Week 16. In two games before hurting his knee, Henry had 10 catches on 12 targets for 106 yards and three touchdowns, so he could be a sneaky tight end streamer in deeper leagues for fantasy managers willing to roll the dice if he plays against Buffalo.
Dec 27, 2023 3:58 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's Week 16 game against the Denver Broncos. Henry suffered a knee injury during the Patriots Week 15 loss to the Chiefs and ended up missing Wednesday's practice as a result. He got in a limited session on Thursday and was listed as questionable on Friday but it appears he may have suffered a setback. Expect Mike Gesicki to soak up some of the targets vacated by Henry on Sunday against Denver.
Dec 23, 2023 1:28 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) is listed as questionable for the upcoming Week 16 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Henry missed the first two days of practice this week before getting in a limited session on Friday. He exited early during last week's game due to a knee injury and didn't return. Henry seems like a legitimate game-time decision for Sunday's game. If active, he'll be a high-end TE2 considering how much success he has been having lately. Otherwise, Mike Gesicki would start and have some streaming appeal, but wouldn't be as appealing of a streaming option.
Dec 22, 2023 6:36 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) missed his second straight day of practice on Thursday. The veteran tight end is dealing with a lingering knee issue, which could force him to the sideline for Week 16. That would be a shame considering Henry has 10 receptions for 106 yards and three touchdowns over the last two weeks. However, the Pats have no incentive to win, so there's a chance they hold Henry out of this game. Mike Gesicki would start if Henry is unable to go. He'd have some streaming appeal against the below average Denver Broncos defense.
Dec 21, 2023 9:44 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (knee) was unable to practice with the rest of the team on Wednesday. Henry had a good game in the Week 15 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs with 66 receiving yards and his third touchdown in the last two games on seven receptions (nine targets), but he also picked up a knee injury in Sunday's game that could put his status in question for the Christmas Eve game this Sunday evening against the Broncos in Denver. The 29-year-old will need to practice by Friday in order to have a shot at playing this weekend. It's hard to trust any pass-catcher in New England's offense in 2023, but Henry has been a go-to option for quarterback Bailey Zappe the past two weeks. If he's unable to play, Mike Gesicki would be in line for more targets, although he wouldn't be recommended for starting fantasy lineups.
Dec 20, 2023 3:41 PM EST
New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry caught seven of nine targets for 66 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He has formed a quick rapport with Bailey Zappe, emerging as one of the quarterback's favorite targets. In fact, over his last two games, the veteran tight end has totaled 10 catches, 106 yards, and three touchdowns. Perhaps most noteworthy is that, although he has certainly benefitted from his three trips to the end zone, his fantasy production is not solely dependent on scoring touchdowns. His volume puts him firmly in the low-end TE1 range for Week 16, especially in half- or full-PPR formats.
Dec 17, 2023 10:54 PM EST
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