Look at the possibilities of the red zone within the lines of 20, 10 and 5 yards, as well as the percentage of time when they turned the opportunity into a touch.
How does Hunter Henry’s advanced statistics for 2020 compare to other narrow regions?
This section compares his advanced statistics with players in the same position. The line represents the percentile rank of the player. The longer the bar, the better for the player.
Pros. Depth of target
7.7 Yds
2020 NFL Game Log
How often does Hunter Henry run the route when on the field to make a pass?
This information will allow you to see how Hunter Henry and other tight ends are used for the Patriots. Some narrow ends can have a lot of cracks, but they are not so useful for fantastic purposes because they do not actually lead routes. This information will help you see when this is the case.
Hunter Henry
479 routes 93 targets
See where Hunter Henry lined up on the field and how he performed in each place.
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How do Hunter Henry’s measurable values compare to other narrow ends?
This section compares his draft training metrics with players in the same position. The line represents the percentile rank of the player. For example, if the bar is halfway, the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and that would be considered average.
* Measuring Data 40 Yard Dash, Switch Time, Cone Drill, Vertical Jump and Wide Jump are from his Pro Day. Everyone else is from the NFL Combine.
It always seems like this is one or the other with Henry, who despite his talent and efficiency per target still hasn’t finished a season higher than ninth in TE fantasy scoring. Last year, he managed to reach a career maximum for every stat number except TD, but the final product still felt disappointing as he missed four games at the start of the season and scored 33 yards in five December appearances. In between, Henry gave us a look at the good stuff, averaging 5.8 catches, 71.2 yards and 0.5 TD in October and November. His quiet December included just 22 targets, fifth in the team behind Keenan Allen (42), Austin Ekeler (34), Melvin Gordon (29) and Mike Williams (28). Gordon is now out of the picture, but the remaining three are still present, and Allen and Ekeler are safe bets for a stable volume. It helps that the chargers have shaky depths on both WR and TE, but even the narrow distribution of targets won’t allow the four catchers to add big numbers if quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Tyrod Taylor don’t play well. Henry’s decision to sign the franchise label in April at least suggests he won’t consider retaining the contract, even though he would probably like a long-term contract.
Henry has been the end of Waiting for Godot (or Waiting for Guffman, if you will) in recent years, as experts and owners have eagerly predicted what he could do without Antonio Gates to chew so many targets and looks in the scoring area. Alas, Hunter’s 2018 season was ruined by ACL tears, although he returned to the field due to a play-off defeat by New England. Henry’s surprising TE10 season as a rookie was driven by an unsustainable touch rate (eight on just 36 catches). Its 2017 shape was more traditional and still very effective, although 62 goals is an awfully small number for someone with its size and speed. Healthy and engaged, Henry could be a force up to three and a professional bowler. If there’s a piece of rust in his game or some other talent climbs in Los Angeles, he could become a depth player or even a fallen player in the fantasy world. Some answers require a keen eye and a summer buffer.
Henry was only TE13 in the standard points leagues last season, despite four missed games and the presence of Antonio Gates. In 2018, it looked like we would finally see what Henry could do without Gates on the road. Alas, the 23-year-old tore up his ACL in May during the OTA, thus delaying his performance as an undisputed charger crossing. Assuming a complete recovery, Henry’s career statistics (81-1057-12) probably illustrate what he could have done at his peak in a few seasons. That production achieved a modest 115 goals, a number you would expect to get a supremely narrow end. The timing of Henry’s injury should allow him to be healthy before the 2019 campaign, when he will look to continue where he left off.
It’s not hard to build positive or negative narratives with Henry; it’s just a matter of how you want to play it. Some fantasy owners will aggressively draw it this year, while others will run in a different direction. Rookie narrow ends are mostly hands-free investments, but Henry broke a host of rules last year. It became the third rookie narrow end to catch at least eight touch catches (joined Junior Miller and Rob Gronkowski), somehow making it to just 53 targets. It was a bit surprising to see a productive player get this little opportunity, but the learning curve has to be respected. Then, the Chargers played without a multitude of key passer catchers, including Keenan Allen and Danny Woodhead. If you are in a pro-Henry camp, you feel that his share of opportunities must increase, which will compensate for the likely drop in efficiency. Faderi will notice the presence of TPP Antonio Gates, even during his 37-year season. Bolts also put together WR Mike Williams in the first round, and Allen could be a factor after playing just one game last year. We should have a much clearer sense of Henry’s worth in August, when team roles and key commands become clear. Realistically, he could have a better and more real-life season, but still less than last year’s number.
Even with the loss of Ladarius Green, Henry, by consensus the highest finish in the 2016 NFL Draft, is unlikely to contribute to the Chargers immediately considering the presence of Antonio Gates and the addition of free agents Jeff Cumberland. However, second-round elections tend to find their way onto the field sooner, and given that Gates isn’t getting younger (35) and Cumberland is somewhat limited, Henry’s value could grow as the season progresses, making it special an intriguing option in Guardian and Dynasty League formats.
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