Henry was questionable all week with a foot injury but his absence is a bit of a surprise. Henry will finish the year with 66 catches for 674 yards, both career-highs. He had just two touchdowns on the season, but was the Patriots leading receiver. He has two more years on his contract, but his base salary jumps up to $6.5 million next year, which could make for an interesting discussion in the offseason. Without Henry in the lineup today, there will be extra opportunities for seventh-rounder Jaheim Bell and Jack Westover to make an impression for 2025.

Henry was limited in practice throughout the week. That would normally be a good sign, but with nothing left to play for but the No. 1 overall pick, the Pats could give him the week off. If he doesn’t suit up, Austin Hooper will take over as the team’s top tight end, putting him in the TE2 ranks for Week 18.

Henry is back on the injury report with a foot issue which could explain his Week 17 flop. The veteran tight end dealt with a foot injury back in November and has been a volatile TE1/2 since then. Assuming he suits up in Week 18, he is likely touchdown-dependent.

Henry had a back-breaking fantasy day, seeing two shaky targets in a blowout loss. After being the Patriots’ leading receiver all season long, Henry deals a blow to fantasy managers during championship week as the TE1 floor fell out. Henry splits looks with Austin Hooper and will be a TE2 for Week 18.