HunterHenry

News: 20 hours agoHenry (foot) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Lions after logging another limited practice Friday.

Spin: Though Henry was limited at practice all three days leading up to the contest, the Patriots were likely managing his reps in anticipation of having the tight end available this weekend. While it's possible that the team will get top WR A.J. Brown (knee/ankle, questionable) back versus Detroit, RB TreVeyon Henderson (illness) is still out and Rhamondre Stevenson (knee, questionable) is banged up, so Henry figures to be a key available option for QB Drake Maye to work with, provided he avoids any setbacks with his foot.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Henry has settled in as one of Drake Maye's top targets, having reached 85 targets, 60 catches and 650 yards each of the past two seasons (each ranked in the top 10 among tight ends). A threat downfield and near the goal line, Henry has finished in the top 15 in aDOT each of the past seven seasons and 12th or better in end zone targets in seven of his nine campaigns. Despite the solid usage, Henry hasn't sported much fantasy upside, as he has failed to finish in the top 12 in fantasy PPG since 2020 (he has never finished better than eighth). The 31-year-old has added target competition this season (Romeo Doubs and A.J. Brown), so he's no more than a fringe TE2.