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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Austin Hooper vs Cade StoverWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Hooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.0 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Austin Hooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Austin Hooper and Cade Stover are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TENew England Patriots#99PPG LEADER

Austin Hooper

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

292

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Austin Hooper

Cade Stover

Head to Head

4.0 PPG3.5 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Austin Hooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Austin Hooper is producing at 18% of elite pace and Cade Stover at 16%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Austin Hooper vs Cade Stover: The Full Breakdown

Austin Hooper (4.0 PPG) and Cade Stover (3.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Austin Hooper played 15 games for the New England Patriots; Cade Stover suited up 15 times for the Houston Texans.

A 0.5-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Austin Hooper had 32 catches for 292 yards; Cade Stover posted 22 for 215. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Austin Hooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cade Stover (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Austin Hooper outscored Cade Stover by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Austin Hooper scored 1 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Austin Hooper saw 42 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Cade Stover: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Hooper	Cade Stover
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.0	3.5
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	60	53
Receptions	32	22
Rec/Game	2.1	1.5
Receiving Yards	292	215
Rec Yds/Game	19.5	14.3
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	42	32
Target Share/Game	2.8	2.1
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Austin Hooper at 4.0 PPG, 0.5 points per game above Cade Stover's 3.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Cade Stover in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Austin Hooper has the edge at 4.0 PPG compared to Cade Stover's 3.5 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 Austin Hooper and Cade Stover average in 2025?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Cade Stover averaged 3.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

Do Austin Hooper and Cade Stover share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Austin Hooper and Cade Stover share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Austin Hooper or Cade Stover a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper outscored Cade Stover by 0.5 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.