The New England Patriots will visit the New York Jets in Week 17. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding TE Hunter Henry.
Is Hunter Henry Playing in Week 17?
Henry is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Patriots’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Henry in Week 17?
Investing in the Patriots sounds like a fun idea until you actually do it.
Sunday night against the Ravens was Hunter Henry’s third game over 15 PPR points this season, and that’s great, but he also has three games under three points (and seven games under eight points).
Swings in production are a part of the business, but I find I’m less likely to deal with them at the tight end. The Trey McBride’s of the world, yes, but there are a dozen tight ends in this Henry tier, and I’m more inclined to play form/situation as opposed to planting my flag on any one option.
Henry is on the fringe of my top 15: a viable streamer, but behind Brenton Strange and Colby Parkinson for me. He benefited from two end zone targets last week: it should be noted that it was his first multi-end zone target game since Week 3.
The Patriots are going to score, that much we feel good about and that’s reason enough to roll the dice in this direction if you’re backed into a corner. That said, the roles of the two mentioned above have a cleaner path to a floor in my eyes.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Henry’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Henry is projected to score 9.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Henry to have 4 receptions for 39 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Patriots at Jets
The forecast for kickoff is 27 degrees Fahrenheit with 9 mph winds. Cold conditions could affect ball handling and passing accuracy.
