Eli Stowers · Hunter Henry · 2026 week 8

Eli Stowers or Hunter Henry?

Wondering who you should start this week — Eli Stowers or Hunter Henry? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Hunter HenryHunter Henry projects 8.6 PPR points clear of Eli Stowers in week 8, drawing MIA — the 3rd-ranked matchup for TEs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Eli Stowers	@ WAS	1.0	2nd · soft	–	–	healthy
Hunter Henry START	@ MIA	9.6	3rd · soft	14.1	618	healthy

TEs vs WAS recently: Tyler Warren 4.1 pts (W4) · Isaiah Likely 21.4 pts (W5) · George Kittle 12.9 pts (W6).

TEs vs MIA recently: T.J. Hockenson 11.9 pts (W4) · Tanner Hudson 7.4 pts (W5) · Mason Taylor 20.2 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Hunter Henry projects 8.6 points higher in PPR.
Eli Stowers faces WAS, 2nd most generous to TEs.
Hunter Henry faces MIA, 3rd most generous to TEs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Hunter Henry carries the higher trade value — 618 against 0. In a one-for-one, the side receiving Hunter Henry gets the most.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.