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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Austin Hooper vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Austin Hooper's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Trey McBride outscored Austin Hooper by 10.9 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Trey McBride is the clear pick. Austin Hooper profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Austin Hooper

Trey McBride

Head to Head

4.0 PPG14.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Austin Hooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Austin Hooper is producing at 18% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Austin Hooper vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Trey McBride put up 14.9 fantasy points per game for the Arizona Cardinals in 2025, while Austin Hooper managed 4.0 across 15 games with the New England Patriots. A 10.9-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

That 10.9-point weekly advantage for Trey McBride is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 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 Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

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

Trey McBride is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Austin Hooper is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Austin Hooper (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Austin Hooper by a projected 185 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Austin Hooper's 15. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 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 Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Austin Hooper	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.0	14.9
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	60	253
Receptions	32	126
Rec/Game	2.1	7.4
Receiving Yards	292	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	19.5	72.9
Receiving TDs	1	11
Targets	42	169
Target Share/Game	2.8	9.9
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 10.9 points per game above Austin Hooper's 4.0. 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 Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 10.9 points per game.

Do Austin Hooper and Trey McBride share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Austin Hooper and Trey McBride 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 Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Austin Hooper by 10.9 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.