Is Hunter Henry playing today? Why Patriots' TE is off to slow start vs. Panthers

This isn't ideal for Henry's fantasy managers.

Is Hunter Henry playing today? Why Patriots' TE is off to slow start vs. Panthers originally appeared on The Sporting News

Hunter Henry is one of those reliable tight ends.

The New England Patriots know they can count on him, and usually that's true for fantasy football managers, too.

He might not be exciting, but Henry gets the job done.

Well, usually.

But in Week 4 against the Carolina Panthers, he started off as a no-show.

Is Hunter Henry playing today?

Yes, Hunter Henry is active and playing for the Pats in Week 4 against the Panthers.

Only problem: Drake Maye isn't throwing him the ball.

Most of the way through the first half, Henry hadn't even been targeted.

Maye did hit the other tight end, Austin Hooper, for a 24-yard gain.

But the Patriots were limiting their overall passing, relying on the ground game and good field position.

It meant that at least early on, Henry wasn't a part of the action.

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