Hunter Henry injury update: Out for rest of Week 8 vs. Dolphins
Patriots tight end Hunter Henry has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game with a foot injury.
Hunter Henry will not return to the Patriots’ Week 8 game against the Dolphins after suffering a foot injury. The tight end exited in the second quarter and was ruled out in the fourth period, according to Yahoo Sports and RotoWire.
What happened
Henry left Sunday’s game at Miami in the second quarter. He was initially listed as questionable to return, per RotoWire and Underdog NFL, and later ruled out for the rest of the contest. Yahoo Sports notes he returned from the locker room before halftime and tested out his foot before leaving for the day.
Before the injury, Henry had three receptions for 30 yards on three targets, according to USA TODAY Sports.
Context
Henry entered Week 8 as New England’s starting tight end. Through seven games this season, he has 67.6 PPR points, 31 targets, 26 receptions, 296 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He was coming off a Week 7 performance of seven catches for 71 yards on seven targets.
Depth chart
With Henry out, Eli Raridon is next on the depth chart at tight end. Raridon has 40.8 PPR points this season with 16 targets, 12 receptions, 168 receiving yards and two touchdowns in six games. Cameron Latu is the third tight end and has played 11% of snaps this season.
What’s next
The Patriots’ Week 8 game against the Dolphins was already played.
Status alert: Hunter Henry (foot) won't return Sunday.
Status alert: Hunter Henry (foot) questionable to return Sunday.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Henry’s foot injury knocks him out of the rest of Week 8, leaving fantasy managers with no more points from him today. If he misses time beyond this week, Eli Raridon becomes the top streaming option at tight end for the Patriots; Raridon has 40.8 PPR points on the season with two touchdowns. For now, managers should hold Henry until more information is available, but if they are looking for a short-term replacement, Raridon is the add to make off the waiver wire.
Quick answers
Will Hunter Henry play in Week 8?
Hunter Henry has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Week 8 game against the Dolphins.
What is Hunter Henry's injury status?
Hunter Henry suffered a foot injury and was ruled out for the rest of the game.