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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

AJ Barner vs Dallas GoedertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to AJ Barner's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.2-PPG advantage is real (10.3 to 7.1), and Dallas Goedert's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. AJ Barner is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TESeattle Seahawks#22

AJ Barner

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

519

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

AJ Barner

Dallas Goedert

Head to Head

7.1 PPG10.3 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

AJ Barner: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #22 at the position). Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, AJ Barner is producing at 32% of elite pace and Dallas Goedert at 47%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

AJ Barner vs Dallas Goedert: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. AJ Barner (Seattle Seahawks) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.1 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Dallas Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles) came in at 10.3 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Dallas Goedert carries a 3.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. AJ Barner had 52 catches for 519 yards; Dallas Goedert posted 60 for 591. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

AJ Barner has his bye in Week 11, and Dallas Goedert rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Dallas Goedert at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. AJ Barner is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: AJ Barner (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored AJ Barner by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•AJ Barner played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means AJ Barner contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•AJ Barner is 7 years younger than Dallas Goedert (24 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

AJ Barner vs Dallas Goedert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	AJ Barner	Dallas Goedert
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.1	10.3
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	121	155
Receptions	52	60
Rec/Game	3.1	4.0
Receiving Yards	519	591
Rec Yds/Game	30.5	39.4
Receiving TDs	6	11
Targets	68	82
Target Share/Game	4.0	5.5
Age	24	31
Experience	1 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Dallas Goedert holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.3 points per game. AJ Barner averaged 7.1 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start AJ Barner or Dallas Goedert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to AJ Barner's 7.1 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did AJ Barner and Dallas Goedert average in 2025?▾

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are AJ Barner and Dallas Goedert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

AJ Barner (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is AJ Barner or Dallas Goedert a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored AJ Barner by 3.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.