Hunter Henry

Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports the Chargers have decided to franchise tag Hunter Henry.

Fantasy Impact

As expected, the Chargers have franchise tagged Henry, keeping the talented tight end around for at least one more season. He caught 55 passes for 652 yards and five touchdowns across 12 games in 2019. With injury issues and questions at quarterback, Henry is a borderline top-10 tight end in fantasy for 2020. The 25-year old is currently eighth among all tight ends on the expert consensus rankings.

The Chargers are expected to use their franchise tag on tight end Hunter Henry, according to ESPN.

Fantasy Impact

Henry's talent has never been in question, as he approached records even as a rookie tight end. However, he has had trouble remaining consistently healthy. It makes sense for the Chargers to want to retain him but to also see if he can hold up across the course of a full season in 2020. Given his injury issues and the questions at QB with the Chargers entering the new season, Henry checks in as the TE8 in our current expert consensus rankings.

Hunter Henry had five receptions for 42 yards and one touchdown on six targets in the Chargers' 31-21 loss to the Chiefs Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Henry managed another score Sunday to finish a strong injury-shortened season. He will enter next season as a TE1.

Hunter Henry had five receptions for 45 yards on seven targets in the Chargers' 24-17 loss to the Raiders Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Henry saw volume and produced modestly Sunday. He will enter next season as a strong TE1.

Hunter Henry brought in both of his targets for 29 yards and one lost fumble in the Chargers' 39-10 loss to the Vikings Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Henry saw just two looks and lost a fumble Sunday. Despite the down day, he should be started as a TE1 for the fantasy finals versus Oakland.