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With the Patriots missing A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, and TreVeyon Henderson, Hunter Henry is positioned for increased volume against Miami. He and Eli Raridon combined for 11 targets and 10 catches for 127 yards and a touchdown in the previous week's game in Chicago, demonstrating strong chemistry with Drake Maye. The source notes that exceeding those numbers against the Dolphins would not be a surprise given the circumstances and the chemistry both tight ends have shown with their quarterback.

Hunter Henry and Eli Raridon combined for 11 targets and 10 catches, 127 yards and a touchdown in last week's game against Chicago. With the Patriots missing A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, and TreVeyon Henderson, the source expects Drake Maye to target the tight end duo even more heavily on Sunday against Miami, noting that exceeding their Chicago production would not be a surprise given the circumstances and chemistry both have shown with their quarterback.

Team captain tight end serving as veteran mentor and leadership presence in the tight end room. Drake Maye highlighted Henry's impact on rookie Eli Raridon's development: 'Hunter's one of the best things for Eli that you can have in the room. He's such a veteran presence. He's a pro. He does everything the right way.' Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels compared Henry's mentorship to Mack Hollins' role in the receiver room, noting Henry's unselfish approach: 'Hunter Henry's been pretty much the same in terms of how unselfish he's been with Eli and all the young guys in that room. Just giving them his time and attention, helping them with little things when they're in there.' This leadership role underscores Henry's value beyond his on-field production.

Team captain and veteran tight end has been instrumental in Eli Raridon's development and the broader tight end room's success. Drake Maye highlighted Henry as 'such a veteran presence' and 'a pro' who does everything the right way. Josh McDaniels compared Henry's unselfish mentorship to Mack Hollins in the receiver room, noting he provides time, attention, and guidance to young players.

Hunter Henry is TE11 and one of the source's favorite streams this week. He could function as Drake Maye's top option; Miami has allowed 2.62 YPRR to tight ends lined up inline, the most in the NFL, and the Patriots have been getting good results out of their two-TE packages.

Hunter Henry is the source's TE11 and one of the source's favorite streams this week.

Since Week 4, Hunter Henry has been the TE9 in fantasy points per game with a 15.7% target share, 2.30 yards per route run, four red zone targets, and a 14.8% first-read share. The source believes Henry could be a TE1 again this week as Miami has been unable to stop tight ends. Over their last five games, Miami has allowed the most yards per target and most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends. Miami's coverage structure also lines up well for Henry; since Week 2, Miami has had the ninth-highest two-high rate (56.6%), and overall against two-high, Henry has posted a 22% target per route run with 2.32 yards per route run. Since Week 4, those numbers improve to 27% target per route run and 3.52 yards per route run. The source's recommendation: 'Smash this week, Henry. Smash.'

Kendall Valenzuela recommends Hunter Henry over Brenton Strange and Tyler Higbee for Week 8, citing the Patriots' expected absence of A.J. Brown. Since Mack Hollins has been out from Week 4 onward, Henry has averaged 11 fantasy points per game with 21 targets and a 70 Utilization Score. Henry also faces a favorable matchup against the Dolphins, who give up a good boost to opposing tight ends.

Hunter Henry is priced at DraftKings $4,300/FanDuel $5,200 for the Miami matchup; becomes a consideration if A.J. Brown is out, potentially increasing his target share and fantasy upside.

Since Week 4, Hunter Henry has been the TE9 in fantasy points per game with a 15.7% target share, 2.30 YPRR, four red zone targets, and a 14.8% first-read share. The source projects Henry could be a TE1 again this week as Miami has been unable to stop tight ends; across their last five games, Miami has allowed the most yards per target and the most fantasy points per opportunity to tight ends.

Hunter Henry is so dependable that he is not discussed on the stream show because he is already a default streaming option. He has had double-digit PPR points for four straight weeks, demonstrating reliable floor and consistency.

Ranked very aggressively for Week 8 vs. Miami Dolphins. With A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs likely unavailable, Flock Fantasy trusts Henry as a startable option. He finished top-10 tight end in three straight weeks and double-digit fantasy points in four straight weeks, with back-to-back weeks over 75% snap share. Drake Maye typically plays well against garbage teams, and the Eagles offense still projects to score a ton of points.

Available on waivers as alternative to Kincaid; one manager explicitly states 'I'm gonna keep rolling with Henry hunter until Kincaid proves he's a viable starter.' Another notes Henry and Strange are on wire as options.

Hunter Henry is trusted for Week 8, particularly without A.J. Brown, as the Patriots tight end sees increased target opportunity.

Henry is TE7 on TE13 usage across his last four games, averaging 11.0 half PPR points on 7.7 expected points per contest. He set season highs with seven targets, seven catches, 71 yards, and a 24% target share in Week 7, extending a run where he found the end zone in both Week 5 and Week 6 while commanding at least four targets in four consecutive outings. Winks notes that A.J. Brown's decline paired with losses of Romeo Doubs and Mack Hollins has led to more reliance on the TE duo. Miami has allowed the third-most half PPR points per game to TEs at 17.5, recently allowing 5-62-2 to Mason Taylor (TE1) in Week 7 and 13-119-0 to T.J. Hockenson (TE2) in Week 4. New England heads on the road as 7.5-point road favorites with a 26.0-point implied total (fifth).

Ranked inside Kyler Gordon's top eight tight ends; positioned as a strong play against the Dolphins, who have been repeatedly exposed and peppered by tight ends over the middle of the field throughout the season; Patriots projected for 25.25 points.