Some may have questioned the San Diego Chargers using such a high draft pick last spring (35th overall) to select Arkansas tight end Hunter Henry. But Henry has more than exceeded any expectations in his first NFL season, as he currently leads the Chargers in touchdown catches with seven.
Fantasy football start/sit advice, Week 16: Hunter Henry is quietly having himself a great year
San Diego’s rookie tight end leads the team in touchdown catches this season. We explore the fantasy implications.
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Not only does he lead San Diego in touchdown receptions this year, he is also leading all AFC rookies in the same category.
Fantasy Impact: This weekend, Henry may have as good shot as any to find himself in the end zone once again when the Chargers face the Cleveland Browns.
The Browns are giving up the most fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends in 2016. In its last six games, Cleveland has allowed the position group to catch a total of six touchdowns.
Yahoo! has Henry projected to finish Sunday with three catches for 36 yards and one touchdown. With his favorable matchup and the fact that the tight end has found the end zone in four of last five games, fantasy owners should have no problem finding a reason to start the rookie this week.
