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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Hunter Henry vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Trey McBride over Hunter Henry in 2026.

Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG in 2025 to Hunter Henry's 8.8, a 6.1 point per game edge. McBride's 126-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Trey McBride is Tier 1 at the position, Hunter Henry is Tier 2.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.9 PPG and 1,239 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Hunter Henry (8.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Trey McBride as the starter and Hunter Henry as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Hunter Henry

Trey McBride

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8.8 PPG14.9 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 2 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Trey McBride and Hunter Henry are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Arizona Cardinals tight end averaged 14.9 PPG in 2025, a full 6.1 points per game ahead of Hunter Henry's 8.8 with the New England Patriots. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Trey McBride carries a 6.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Hunter Henry profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (7 scores on 60 catches). In weeks where Hunter Henry finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

Hunter Henry has his bye in Week 11, and Trey McBride rests in Week 14. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Trey McBride at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Hunter Henry is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Trey McBride is 5 years younger than Hunter Henry (26 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hunter Henry	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.8	14.9
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	253
Receptions	60	126
Rec/Game	3.5	7.4
Receiving Yards	768	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	45.2	72.9
Receiving TDs	7	11
Targets	87	169
Target Share/Game	5.1	9.9
Age	31	26
Experience	9 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Trey McBride holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.9 points per game. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hunter Henry or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Hunter Henry's 8.8 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Hunter Henry or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Hunter Henry by 6.1 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.