Week 8 Waiver Wire Debate: Hunter Henry vs. T.J. Hockenson

Navigating the tight end wasteland is exhausting, but finding a reliable option on the waiver wire can completely alter the trajectory of your fantasy season. If you are scouring the wire for a difference-maker at the position, two prominent names should command your attention this week: New England’s Hunter Henry and Minnesota’s T.J. Hockenson.

Let’s look at how both tight ends performed in Week 7 and break down who deserves fantasy football managers' top waiver wire claim (or top FAAB bid) for Week 8 and beyond.

TE Hunter Henry, New England Patriots

Oct 11, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) leaps to spike the ball after catching an eleven-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Drake Maye (not pictured) against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Lumen Field.…