One Patriots player could be must-start in fantasy football in Week 3

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry enters Week 3 as an intriguing fantasy football option against the Jacksonville Jaguars , with New England seeking a stronger offensive showing in Sunday's road matchup.

Jacksonville has allowed 493 passing yards and two touchdown passes to opponents through the first two weeks of the season. The Jaguars have a middle-of-the-pack defense against the pass thus far, though they've been stingy in allowing passing touchdowns, which still puts pressure on Henry and the Patriots to play at their best against the contending team.

Henry will be presented with challenges in the matchup but has the talent to hurdle them.

Opposing tight ends have totaled 84 receiving yards against Jacksonville. Cleveland 's tight ends accounted for 35 yards in Week 1, and Denver 's tight ends went for 49 yards in Week 2, offering Henry a workable matchup if New England emphasizes intermediate throws and red-zone targets.

Henry has six catches for 66 yards and no touchdowns this season, including five targets in Week 2, three of which he caught for 40 yards. With A.J. Brown sidelined, Henry figures to be a more dependable option for Maye , and as a result, for fantasy football team managers.

New England's need for sustained offense and a stronger passing performance may create an opening for Henry to surpass his early-season output in Week 3, making him a good option to start at the flex position, regardless of format.

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