The New England Patriots (1-2) will host the Carolina Panthers (1-2) in Week 4. 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 4?
Henry is not on the injury report and 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 Hunter Henry in Week 4?
Hunter Henry looked great last week. After catching just five passes through two weeks, the 30-year-old hauled in 8-of-11 targets against the Steelers for 90 yards and a score, likely deciding your matchup if he was involved.
The score was an encouraging one: a five-yard strike from Drake Maye in the face of a heavy blitz. Throughout the game, I was impressed. There was a chunk play late in the first half that started with Henry in the backfield and running something of a modified wheel route.
The creativity was great to see, and the connection with Maye seems to be growing. The matchup this week with the Panthers is hardly one to fear, and that is why Henry is sitting just inside of my top 10 at the position for Week 4.
But be careful.
Last season, we saw as many Henry performances as a top 10 tight end as we did weeks outside of the top 35 (five). The Maye can taketh away just as fast as he can giveth, so tread lightly. I like this spot, but it wouldn’t shock me if this was a conservative approach that resulted in a low pass attempt game.
I like Henry more this week than I do for the rest of the season. New England’s target hierarchy feels like a Russian Roulette situation, and while I think Henry is on the right side of things now, I’m not committing to the idea that he’s a lineup lock for the next three months.
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 4
Henry is projected to score 10.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Henry to have 4 receptions for 42 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 4 Weather Impact: Panthers at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 76 degrees Fahrenheit with 8 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
