"The New England Patriots clobbered the New York Jets 42-10 in Week 17 and have snatched the AFC East title away from the Buffalo Bills, who lost to the Eagles. The metamorphosis from a bottom-dweller to the top of the AFC East is due in large part to two individuals, Head Coach Mike Vrabel and MVP candidate quarterback Drake Maye. Yet, a veteran originally signed by Bill Belichick, tight end Hunter Henry has also taken his game to a new level."
"Belichick's general managership has not been much applauded, and justifiably so, but in Henry's case, he made a terrific free agent decision. In 2021, he signed Henry to a free-agent contract, and he has lived up to every aspect of it since. 2025 is the tight end's fifth season in Foxborough, and his major asset has been his consistency. He's been steady as a rock for the Patriots since."
The New England Patriots beat the New York Jets 42-10 in Week 17 and claimed the AFC East title after the Buffalo Bills lost to the Eagles. The turnaround from a bottom-dweller to division leader is largely credited to Head Coach Mike Vrabel and quarterback Drake Maye. Tight end Hunter Henry, originally signed by Bill Belichick in 2021, has elevated his play and provided steady consistency in his fifth season in Foxborough. Henry has recorded 55 catches, 712 yards through 16 games and seven touchdowns, and projects to surpass 800 yards with one game remaining. At 31 and entering his 10th NFL season, he appears to be improving with age and has performed at a Pro Bowl level. Henry has become a safety blanket for Maye during breakdowns in pass protection.
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