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Austin Hooper Fantasy Stats

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Tight End #81

Healthy
Height / Weight 6'4"  /  254 lbs.
Date of Birth (Age) Oct 29, 1994 (31)
Experience 10 seasons
Drafted 2016 NFL Draft, 3rd Round, Pick #81 (Falcons)
College Stanford

2025 Rankings (PPR)

Preseason TE41
Current TE43
Week14 -

Season Stats

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
SEASON TEAM GP FPTS/G FPTS REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST
2016ATL144.664.1192727134410.014.300000
2017ATL167.5119.649655263888.110.700000
2018ATL1610.2163.071886604367.59.300000
2019ATL1314.7191.775977876358.110.500000
2020CLE138.7113.546704354366.29.500000
2021CLE165.892.538613453345.79.100000
2022TEN175.797.441604442247.410.800000
2023LV172.848.425312340217.59.400000
2024NE176.4108.645594763388.110.600021
2025NE123.643.3161921313111.213.300000
Career 151 6.9 1042.1 425 577 4391 29 88 7.6 10.3 0 0 0 2 1

Game Log

RECEIVING RUSHING FUMBLES
DATE TEAM OPP FPTS REC TGTS YDS TD LONG YDS/TGT YDS/REC ATT YDS AVG TD FUM LOST
Week 1Sep 7, 2025NELV2.0111001010.010.000000
Week 2Sep 14, 2025NEMIA6.8333802212.712.700000
Week 3Sep 21, 2025NEPIT4.823280169.314.000000
Week 4Sep 28, 2025NECAR3.4112402424.024.000000
Week 5Oct 5, 2025NEBUF0.00000000000
Week 6Oct 12, 2025NENO1.5115055.05.000000
Week 7Oct 19, 2025NETEN9.12211185.55.500000
Week 8Oct 26, 2025NECLE5.8223803119.019.000000
Week 9Nov 2, 2025NEATL3.0112002020.020.000000
Week 10Nov 9, 2025NETB0.0010000.000000
Week 12Nov 23, 2025NECIN6.934390219.813.000000
Week 13Dec 1, 2025NENYG0.00000000000

Austin Hooper News

Austin Hooper  • TE  •  Patriots

Austin Hooper Lacks Standalone Value in Depth Role

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (concussion) carved out standalone fantasy value in his role behind Hunter Henry last season, but he has failed to establish himself as a worthwhile fantasy addition during the 2025 campaign. He went from the overall TE24 in PPR leagues last year to TE45 through Week 11 this season. The 31-year-old hasn't registered more than three targets in a single game this season, which is a major step backward after he averaged 3.5 targets per game in 2024. While Henry has cemented himself as the Patriots' top tight end and is one reason for Hooper's underwhelming year, the bigger factor is likely the wide receivers' increased productivity. Players like Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, and Mack Hollins have elevated this position room higher than in years past, leaving fewer opportunities for a backup tight end like Hooper. An injury has complicated his status even more, as Hooper missed Week 11 in concussion protocol and remains up in the air for Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Even if he plays, he'll remain off the fantasy radar in all leagues. His only path to fantasy relevance would be a Hunter Henry injury.
Nov 19   
Austin Hooper  • TE  •  Patriots

Austin Hooper's Increasing Role Not Enough to Justify Fantasy Relevance

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper has seen increased usage within the team's offense, but it's not enough to justify starting him in fantasy football against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. Hooper's snap share jumped from 32 percent in Week 1 to 62 percent in Week 2, and his pass-catching volume increased, too. The 30-year-old caught all three of his targets for 38 yards last week, out-producing Hunter Henry despite playing fewer snaps than him. Hooper remains the No. 2 tight end on the depth chart behind Henry, but he's still seeing decent playing time, especially in two-tight end sets. This week, Hooper is facing a mid-range Steelers defense that has allowed the 12th-most fantasy points to tight ends. Hooper ranks as RotoBaller's TE41 this week, and he can be benched in most leagues.
Sep 20   
Austin Hooper  • TE  •  Patriots

Austin Hooper Not a Reliable Fantasy Option for Week 2

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper can be left on waivers in most fantasy leagues ahead of his Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins. New England does operate out of two-tight end sets often, which allowed Hooper to have plenty of fantasy-relevant showings in 2024. However, we have not seen him demonstrate as much productivity this season as he caught his lone target for 10 yards in the season opener. Even though he works his way onto the field, Hooper is a rung below fellow tight end Hunter Henry in the pecking order. He can be avoided in Week 2.
Sep 13   
Austin Hooper  • TE  •  Patriots

Austin Hooper Not on the Fantasy Radar for Week 1

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper had a pleasantly surprising 2024 season, but he's not on the fantasy radar for the team's 2025 season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. After all, Hooper is still the No. 2 tight end in New England and should continue to operate behind Hunter Henry. There will be two-tight end sets and opportunities for Hooper to get involved, but not enough to justify rostering him in fantasy football, especially when so many other tight ends are healthy and bye weeks haven't started up yet. Despite a matchup against the Raiders, who allowed the third-most fantasy points to tight ends last year, Hooper can be left on waivers.
Sep 6   
Austin Hooper  • TE  •  Patriots

Austin Hooper Returns to Practice on Tuesday

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (undisclosed) returned to practice on Tuesday, according to Evan Lazar of Patriots.com. Hooper had started camp on the active/physically unable to perform list, but he appears to be back in action. The 30-year-old recorded 45 catches for 476 yards and three touchdowns in 17 games with New England in 2024. He's behind Hunter Henry on the Patriots' tight end depth chart, but it wouldn't be a surprise to see the team use plenty of two tight-end sets now that Josh McDaniels is back in town as the play-caller. Even still, Hooper would need an injury to Henry to crack the radar of fantasy managers.
Jul 30   
Austin Hooper  • TE  •  Patriots

Austin Hooper to Begin Camp on PUP List

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper (undisclosed) was placed on the active/Physically Unable to Perform list on Saturday. He won't practice to begin training camp, although he is eligible once medically cleared. The 30-year-old has appeared in 139 regular-season games for the Falcons, Browns, Titans, Raiders, and Patriots since entering the NFL in 2016, amassing 409 catches for 4,178 yards and 28 touchdowns. Hooper is listed behind Hunter Henry on the depth chart. That likely won't change unless Henry goes down with an injury. Even then, Hooper won't be considered a trustworthy fantasy option. With that in mind, he's not expected to see attention from managers in any fantasy format during drafts heading into the 2025 campaign.
Jul 20   
Austin Hooper  • TE  •  Patriots

Austin Hooper Sticking With New England

The New England Patriots are re-signing veteran tight end Austin Hooper to a one-year, $5 million deal with a max value of $7 million. Hooper, a two-time Pro Bowler, notched 45 receptions and 476 yards with New England a season ago, his highest marks since his 2021 stint with the Cleveland Browns. While he began the 2024 season cold, the 30-year-old picked it up over the back half -- racking up four catches in five of his last seven appearances as then-rookie signal-caller Drake Maye got acclimated to the NFL. The Stanford product played second fiddle to fellow tight end Hunter Henry last season and figures to do so again if his teammate stays healthy, as the latter out-paced the former handily in snaps (835-575) despite playing in one fewer contest. It's possible Hooper returns some TE2 value this upcoming season, but he's better off left to waivers until he proves otherwise.
Mar 10   
Austin Hooper  • TE  •  Patriots

Austin Hooper Hauls In Four Passes Sunday

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper caught four of his six targets for 27 yards during Sunday's Week 18 win over the Buffalo Bills. The veteran tight end handled an increased workload in the regular-season finale, playing 67.2 percent of the Patriots' offensive snaps with Hunter Henry (foot) sidelined. The 30-year-old finished as a low-end TE2 in fantasy football this season with 45 catches, 476 yards, and three touchdowns. Hooper was a pleasant surprise during his first year in New England, maintaining a significant role on offense despite being listed second on the depth chart behind Henry. He's slated to hit free agency in March but could be a priority re-signing for the Patriots' next coaching regime.
Jan 6   
Austin Hooper  • TE  •  Patriots

Austin Hooper Off Fantasy Radar As Role Declines

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper has fallen off the fantasy radar ahead of Sunday's Week 18 contest against the Buffalo Bills. Hooper enjoyed an impressive stretch of games from Week 10 through Week 13 during which he was the overall TE10 in PPR leagues, but he has just 10 catches for 112 yards in three games since then. Equally noteworthy is the fact that his snap share dropped to 45 percent last Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers, which is the lowest it has been since Week 12. It's possible that this was an anomaly based on scheme and game plan, as fellow tight end Hunter Henry also played reduced snaps. However, it's still a sign that Hooper's role in the offense may be declining. As long as he remains behind Henry, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, and perhaps Kendrick Bourne in the pecking order, he can be avoided in fantasy football. Fantasy managers should look elsewhere for production at the tight end position in Week 18.
Jan 4   
Austin Hooper  • TE  •  Patriots

Austin Hooper Carries Streaming Appeal Into Week 17

New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper remains a viable streaming option heading into Saturday's Week 17 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. Hooper has been one of the NFL's better backup tight ends this season, totaling 22 catches, 293 yards, and two touchdowns over his last six contests. In each of those six games, he has finished with at least three catches and at least 35 receiving yards. Since Week 10, he ranks 10th among tight ends in fantasy points per game (half-PPR), which is actually six slots higher than teammate Hunter Henry. Hooper's floor is a little lower against a Chargers defense allowing the fourth-fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends, but his track record and usage will keep him in the mid-range TE2 tier for Week 17. Managers could justify plucking him off waivers and starting him in leagues with at least 12 teams.
Dec 27   
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