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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Austin Hooper vs Dallas GoedertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Austin Hooper's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 10.3 PPG and 591 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Austin Hooper (4.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Dallas Goedert as the starter and Austin Hooper as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TENew England Patriots#99

Austin Hooper

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

292

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Austin Hooper

Dallas Goedert

Head to Head

4.0 PPG10.3 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Austin Hooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Austin Hooper is producing at 18% 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.

Austin Hooper vs Dallas Goedert: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Dallas Goedert put up 10.3 fantasy points per game for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025, while Austin Hooper managed 4.0 across 15 games with the New England Patriots. A 6.3-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

Dallas Goedert carries a 6.3-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.

Dallas Goedert is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 591 yards, while Austin Hooper profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Austin Hooper finds the end zone he out-scores Dallas Goedert, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Austin Hooper sits Week 14 while Dallas Goedert is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Dallas Goedert at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Austin Hooper is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Austin Hooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. 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 Austin Hooper by a projected 107 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Dallas Goedert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Hooper	Dallas Goedert
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.0	10.3
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	60	155
Receptions	32	60
Rec/Game	2.1	4.0
Receiving Yards	292	591
Rec Yds/Game	19.5	39.4
Receiving TDs	1	11
Targets	42	82
Target Share/Game	2.8	5.5
Age	-	31
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Dallas Goedert holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.3 points per game. Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 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 Austin Hooper or Dallas Goedert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Austin Hooper's 4.0 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 Dallas Goedert average in 2025?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.3 points per game.

When are Austin Hooper and Dallas Goedert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Austin Hooper or Dallas Goedert a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Austin Hooper by 6.3 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.