TE: Hunter Henry - NE

2024 Season Summary

Usage & Volume

• Games Played: 16

• Targets: 97 (career high)

• Receptions: 66

• Receiving Yards: 674 (42.1 yards/game)

• Touchdowns: 2

• Target Share: 20.8% (among top 10 at the position)

• Averaged 6.1 targets and 4.1 receptions per game

• Led all Patriots tight ends in every receiving category

Red Zone & Touchdown Context

• Just 2 TDs on 97 targets (~2.1% TD rate), well below historical averages

• Known red-zone threat with previous TD-heavy years in both LAC and early NE seasons

• Underwhelming scoring production despite steady volume

2025 Fantasy Outlook

1. Role & Volume Expectations

• Locked in as the Patriots' primary TE1

• New England lacks a dominant WR1, so Henry remains a top 2–3 option in the target tree

• Even with the addition of Stefon Diggs and rookie Kyle Williams, his role should remain steady

2. Quarterback Continuity

• Drake Maye returns for Year 2, which typically benefits tight end consistency

• Henry offers a reliable intermediate safety valve for a developing passer

3. Touchdown Regression Potential

• If his TD rate normalizes (career average closer to 5–6%), he could post 5–7 scores in 2025

• Low 2024 TD total appears more anomaly than trend

4. Schedule Outlook

• Patriots face the league’s softest TE schedule over the first five weeks

• Early-season matchups could boost his value out of the gate

Headliner Take

Hunter Henry is one of the few tight ends entering 2025 with locked-in volume and a favorable schedule. He quietly saw nearly 100 targets last season and still holds a top-10 target share at the position. With improved quarterback stability and a high snap rate, he has a path to bounce back in the touchdown column.

If he scores 5–7 times, he’s a mid-tier TE1. If the red-zone woes persist, he remains a high-floor TE2/TE3 with weekly 5–6 catch, 40–60 yard upside. He’s an ideal late-round target for fantasy managers punting the elite tier.