AJ Barner vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between AJ Barner and Tucker Kraft is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Seattle Seahawks tight end put up 7.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Tucker Kraft of the Green Bay Packers averaged 12.6 in 8. A 5.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 5.5 points favors Tucker Kraft, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
AJ Barner is the volume tight end in this matchup with 52 receptions for 519 yards, while Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft finds the end zone he out-scores AJ Barner, but the floor gap is real.
Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.
