The New England Patriots (5-2) will host the Cleveland Browns (2-5) in Week 8. 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 8?
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 Hunter Henry in Week 8?
Hunter Henry earned eight targets in Week 1 and 11 in Week 3, but he’s yet to earn more than five looks in a game since and that’s more concerning than anything.
The better Drake Maye gets, the less usage is going in the direction of his tight end.
If you want cheap exposure to the Maye experience, this is a decent way to do it. That said, Stefon Diggs is pretty clearly the top target earner in New England and Kayshon Boutte continues to excel when his QB has time to look down the field.
Henry is a viable option in the short pass game, but so are both running backs and DeMario Douglas. There are half-a-dozen TEs that can be started on a weekly basis in this range, and Henry is no different.
Shuffle them up and deal.
Dalton Schultz, Zach Ertz, Noah Fant, etc.
You get the idea. I’m generally ranking those tight ends, barring an extreme matchup in either direction, in the order in which I prefer their QBs, but the margins are so thin. Streaming TE is as much feel as data, and I generally am not enamored with the direction things are headed for Double-H.
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 8
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 8 Weather Impact: Browns at Patriots
The forecast for kickoff is 58 degrees Fahrenheit with 12 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
