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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Austin Hooper vs Greg DulcichWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Greg Dulcich is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.5 PPG to Austin Hooper's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Greg Dulcich is the better fantasy play this season.

Greg Dulcich has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (5.5 to 4.0), and Greg Dulcich's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Austin Hooper is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TENew England Patriots#99

Austin Hooper

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

292

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TEMiami Dolphins#32PPG LEADER

Greg Dulcich

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Austin Hooper

Greg Dulcich

Head to Head

4.0 PPG5.5 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Austin Hooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Austin Hooper is producing at 18% of elite pace and Greg Dulcich at 25%. That ranking gap means Greg Dulcich carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Austin Hooper vs Greg Dulcich: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Austin Hooper (New England Patriots) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.0 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Greg Dulcich (Miami Dolphins) came in at 5.5 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Greg Dulcich carries a 1.5-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. Austin Hooper had 32 catches for 292 yards; Greg Dulcich posted 26 for 335. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Austin Hooper is off Week 14 and Greg Dulcich Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Greg Dulcich (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Greg Dulcich outscored Austin Hooper by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Austin Hooper played 15 games in 2025 compared to Greg Dulcich's 9. That durability gap means Austin Hooper contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Austin Hooper vs Greg Dulcich: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Hooper	Greg Dulcich
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.0	5.5
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	60	50
Receptions	32	26
Rec/Game	2.1	2.9
Receiving Yards	292	335
Rec Yds/Game	19.5	37.2
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	42	33
Target Share/Game	2.8	3.7
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Greg Dulcich holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 5.5 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 Greg Dulcich in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Greg Dulcich has the edge at 5.5 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 Greg Dulcich average in 2025?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Austin Hooper and Greg Dulcich's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Austin Hooper (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Greg Dulcich (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Austin Hooper or Greg Dulcich a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Greg Dulcich outscored Austin Hooper by 1.5 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.