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Austin Hooper vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Austin Hooper is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.0 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Austin Hooper is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Austin Hooper and Will Dissly are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-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
15
Rec
32
Rec Yds
292
Rec TDs
1
Targets
42
Bye
Week 14
TELos Angeles Chargers#99
Will Dissly
PPG
3.9
Games
16
Rec
32
Rec Yds
285
Rec TDs
2
Targets
42
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Austin Hooper
Will Dissly

Head to Head

4.0 PPG3.9 PPG
15 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Austin Hooper: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Will Dissly: 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 Will Dissly at 18%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Austin Hooper vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Austin Hooper and Will Dissly is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 PPG with the New England Patriots across 15 games, and Will Dissly posted 3.9 with the Los Angeles Chargers in 16.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Austin Hooper had 32 catches for 292 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Austin Hooper has his bye in Week 14, and Will Dissly rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Austin Hooper outscored Will Dissly by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Austin Hooper's 15. That durability gap means Will Dissly contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Will Dissly scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Will Dissly 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 Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAustin HooperWill Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)4.03.9
Games Played1516
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)6062
Receptions3232
Rec/Game2.12.0
Receiving Yards292285
Rec Yds/Game19.517.8
Receiving TDs12
Targets4242
Target Share/Game2.82.6
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

4.0 PPG for Austin Hooper versus 3.9 for Will Dissly in 2025. The baseline favors Austin Hooper, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Austin Hooper or Will Dissly in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Austin Hooper has the edge at 4.0 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?

Austin Hooper averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Austin Hooper and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?

Austin Hooper (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Austin Hooper or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Austin Hooper outscored Will Dissly by 0.1 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.