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Hunter Henry vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.8 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hunter Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Hunter Henry has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.9-PPG advantage is real (8.8 to 3.9), and Hunter Henry's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Will Dissly is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TENew England Patriots#13PPG LEADER
Hunter Henry
PPG
8.8
Games
17
Rec
60
Rec Yds
768
Rec TDs
7
Targets
87
Bye
Week 11
TELos Angeles Chargers#99
Will Dissly
PPG
3.9
Games
16
Rec
32
Rec Yds
285
Rec TDs
2
Targets
42
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Hunter Henry
Will Dissly

Head to Head

8.8 PPG3.9 PPG
17 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hunter Henry is producing at 40% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Hunter Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Hunter Henry vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Hunter Henry and Will Dissly are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG across 17 games with the New England Patriots, while Will Dissly posted 3.9 PPG in 16 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 4.9-PPG gap gives Hunter Henry the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Hunter Henry is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 768 yards, while Will Dissly profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Will Dissly finds the end zone he out-scores Hunter Henry, but the floor gap is real.

Hunter Henry has his bye in Week 11, and Will Dissly rests in Week 5. 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 Hunter Henry at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Will Dissly 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. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Hunter Henry outscored Will Dissly by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Will Dissly's 16. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Hunter Henry scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Hunter Henry saw 87 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hunter Henry vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatHunter HenryWill Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)8.83.9
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15062
Receptions6032
Rec/Game3.52.0
Receiving Yards768285
Rec Yds/Game45.217.8
Receiving TDs72
Targets8742
Target Share/Game5.12.6
Age31-
Experience9 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

Hunter Henry outscored Will Dissly by 4.9 PPG in 2025 (8.8 to 3.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Hunter Henry or Will Dissly in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Hunter Henry has the edge at 8.8 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?

Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Hunter Henry and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?

Hunter Henry (NE) has a bye in Week 11, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Hunter Henry or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Hunter Henry outscored Will Dissly by 4.9 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.

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