Who Should I Start? Hunter Henry or George Kittle

Saturday, December 27, 9:20 AM

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry should handle a larger target share in Sunday's Week 17 contest against the New York Jets. Quarterback Drake Maye could look Henry's way more often after wide receivers Mack Hollins (abdomen) and Kayshon Boutte (concussion) were both ruled out. Furthermore, DeMario Douglas (hamstring) is listed as questionable. The Patriots have done a good job spreading the ball around this year, so naturally, there should be more targets available for Henry with Hollins, Boutte, and possibly Douglas all sidelined. Furthermore, the veteran tight end should benefit from this week's matchup against the Jets. New York has allowed the 13th-most fantasy points and eighth-most touchdowns to tight ends in 2025. Henry, who is coming off a big game with six catches, 35 yards, and a touchdown, will remain a top target and scoring threat in New England this week. He ranks as the overall TE6 in RotoBaller's latest fantasy football rankings.

Saturday, December 27, 4:54 AM

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (ankle) missed each of the team's practices this week and is officially questionable for the team's clash with the Bears in Week 17. Kittle is expected to be a game-time decision, and with the teams being showcased on Sunday Night Football, fantasy managers will be left with few other options should he be declared inactive. The timing couldn't be worse for managers who rode Kittle, who has averaged 20 PPR points per game since Week 10, to the fantasy championship round. Managers hoping to see Kittle take the field need to take out an insurance policy. Backup Jake Tonges connected with quarterback Brock Purdy for a go-ahead touchdown in Week 1, and he logged a 22-209-2 line during Kittle's five-week stint on injured reserve earlier this season. On the other side of the ball, Colston Loveland is another low-owned option worthy of consideration.