Hunter Henry is getting back to his rookie season form for the Los Angeles Chargers. The sophomore tight end has 58 yards and two touchdowns in the last two games since being shutout by the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3. He out-targeted veteran TE Antonio Gates in Week 5, 8-3. He had three catches for 42 yards in Sunday’s win over the New York Giants.
Fantasy football start/sit Week 6: What to do with Hunter Henry
Hunter Henry’s fantasy value is on the rise as he gets more targets in the Chargers offense.
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Sunday Henry gets another favorable matchup against the Oakland Raiders. Last year Henry lit up the Raiders for two touchdowns in their two meetings. The Raiders have given up at least 58 yards to three opposing tight ends this season and back-to-back touchdowns to tight ends in Weeks 3 and 4.
Fantasy impact: Henry has taken the torch and he is about to run off with it. The Chargers had Gates in the mix to make history, but now that he has achieved his career-record goal we are starting to see a lot more of Henry as the lead pass-catching tight end for the Chargers. Looking at another favorable matchup, Henry has TE 1 appeal with him getting more looks from QB Philip Rivers especially in the red zone.
