Hunter Henry or Tyler Conklin Week 3 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Fantasy football projections for TEs ahead of TNF game

Tight end is always a tough position to project in fantasy football, but the New England Patriots' Hunter Henry and the New York Jets' Tyler Conklin were popular draft picks by fantasy managers. The Jets and the Patriots clash on Thursday night, with both teams 1-1 entering Week 3.

Henry had over 100 yards in Week 2 but has yet to find the endzone. Meanwhile, Conklin hasn't gotten much attention from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, as he caught one pass in each of the first two games.

Is Hunter Henry a good pick in Week 3?

Hunter Henry is a good pick ahead of Week 3. Henry has become a safety blanket for Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett, as he caught eight receptions for 109 yards in Week 2.

Although Henry likely won't go for 100+ yards again, he should be able to get to at least 50 yards, which is solid production for tight ends.

Through two games, New York has allowed 69 receiving yards against tight ends.

Is Tyler Conklin a good pick in Week 3?

Tyler Conklin is not a good pick for fantasy managers in Week 3, as the New York Jets still aren't throwing the ball much. Conklin is also not one of the main options for Aaron Rodgers.

Conklin has caught just one pass in each game this season. Meanwhile, the Patriots have allowed just six receptions for 50 yards against tight ends this season, who are averaging just one fantasy point against New England's defense.

Who should I start in Week 3 between Hunter Henry and Tyler Conklin?

Sportskeeda's fantasy tool suggests Henry should start

Fantasy projections

In Sportskeeda's NFL start/sit optimizer, the tool suggests fantasy users should start Hunter Henry over Tyler Conklin.

Henry is projected to get 8.3 fantasy points in a full PPR league while Conklin is projected to record 6.2 fantasy points. Neither is projected to get a touchdown, as both are expected to have three receptions. However, the difference is that Henry is projected to get over 32 yards, while Conklin is projected to only get 27 yards.

With the game taking place on Thursday night, fantasy managers should go with Henry over Conklin.