Hunter Henry vs Juwan Johnson
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Hunter Henry by 0.1 projected points (7.6 vs 7.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Hunter Henry faces JAX, the 15th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Juwan Johnson faces LV, the 13th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Hunter Henry by 3.6 points of value over replacement (-49.4 vs -53.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market has them practically even (ADP 154.5 vs 154.5), so whichever falls to you is the pick.
| Hunter HenryNWE | Juwan JohnsonNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | JAX | LV | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 7.6 | 7.5 | Henry +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #15 | #13 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 129.1 | 125.4 | Henry +3.6 pts |
| Points per game | 7.6 | 7.4 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -49.4 | -53.0 | Henry +3.6 |
| Overall rank | #126 | #132 | Henry by 6 |
| Position rank | TE16 | TE17 | |
| Market ADP | 154.5 | 154.5 | Even |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 |
Should I start Hunter Henry or Juwan Johnson in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Hunter Henry by 0.1 projected points (7.6 vs 7.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Hunter Henry or Juwan Johnson in 2026 fantasy football?
Hunter Henry. He projects 129.1 fantasy points with -49.4 value over replacement, vs 125.4 points and -53.0 for Juwan Johnson (TE, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.