Is Hunter Henry playing tonight? Why Patriots TE is off to quiet start in wild-card game

Mike Moraitis

Is Hunter Henry playing tonight? Why Patriots TE is off to quiet start in wild-card game image

The New England Patriots got a career year out of tight end Hunter Henry during the 2025 season.

Henry appeared in all 17 games and finished with a career-high 768 receiving yards while also scoring seven touchdowns, serving as one of quarterback Drake Maye's most trusted targets.

However, Henry is off to a slow start in the wild-card game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday night.

Here's a closer look at what's going on.

Is Hunter Henry playing tonight?

Yes, Henry is active and healthy, and he even received a target on the Pats' opening drive but couldn't reel it in. The Pats' drive also didn't last long, so there wasn't too much of a chance to get going.

It shouldn't be long before Henry gets going, though, as he's just too important to the offense not to.

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