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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

George Kittle vs Hunter Henry

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

George Kittle is the better fantasy play this season.

George Kittle has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.3-PPG advantage is real (12.1 to 8.8), and George Kittle's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Hunter Henry 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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TESan Francisco 49ers#3PPG LEADER

George Kittle

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

628

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TENew England Patriots#13

Hunter Henry

PPG

8.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

768

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

George Kittle

Hunter Henry

Head to Head

12.1 PPG8.8 PPG

11 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

George Kittle: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #3 at the position). Hunter Henry: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, George Kittle is producing at 55% of elite pace and Hunter Henry at 40%. That ranking gap means George Kittle carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

George Kittle vs Hunter Henry: Who Should You Start?

George Kittle and Hunter Henry are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. George Kittle averaged 12.1 PPG across 11 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Hunter Henry posted 8.8 PPG in 17 appearances for the New England Patriots.

A 3.3-PPG gap gives George Kittle 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. George Kittle had 57 catches for 628 yards; Hunter Henry posted 60 for 768. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire George Kittle 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: George Kittle (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Hunter Henry (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•George Kittle outscored Hunter Henry by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hunter Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to George Kittle's 11. That durability gap means Hunter Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•George Kittle scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatKittleHenry

PPG (Half-PPR)12.18.8

Games Played1117

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)133150

Receptions5760

Rec/Game5.23.5

Receiving Yards628768

Rec Yds/Game57.145.2

Receiving TDs77

Targets6987

Target Share/Game6.35.1

Age3231

Experience8 yrs9 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

Summary

George Kittle outscored Hunter Henry by 3.3 PPG in 2025 (12.1 to 8.8). 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 George Kittle or Hunter Henry in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Kittle has the edge at 12.1 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 George Kittle and Hunter Henry average in 2025?▾

George Kittle averaged 12.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Hunter Henry averaged 8.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

Do George Kittle and Hunter Henry share a bye week?▾

Yes, both George Kittle and Hunter Henry share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is George Kittle or Hunter Henry a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

George Kittle outscored Hunter Henry by 3.3 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.