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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Dallas GoedertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Dallas Goedert outscored Cade Stover by 6.8 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Dallas Goedert is the clear pick. Cade Stover 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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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

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

Cade Stover

Dallas Goedert

Head to Head

3.5 PPG10.3 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: 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, Cade Stover is producing at 16% 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.

Cade Stover 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 Cade Stover managed 3.5 across 15 games with the Houston Texans. A 6.8-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

The per-game difference of 6.8 points favors Dallas Goedert, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Dallas Goedert is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 591 yards, while Cade Stover profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 22 catches). In weeks where Cade Stover finds the end zone he out-scores Dallas Goedert, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cade Stover 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

Dallas Goedert is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cade Stover is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cade Stover (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 Cade Stover by a projected 116 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

Cade Stover vs Dallas Goedert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Dallas Goedert
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	10.3
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	155
Receptions	22	60
Rec/Game	1.5	4.0
Receiving Yards	215	591
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	39.4
Receiving TDs	1	11
Targets	32	82
Target Share/Game	2.1	5.5
Age	-	31
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

10.3 PPG for Dallas Goedert versus 3.5 for Cade Stover in 2025. The baseline favors Dallas Goedert, 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 Cade Stover or Dallas Goedert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 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 Cade Stover and Dallas Goedert average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 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 6.8 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Dallas Goedert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) 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 Cade Stover or Dallas Goedert a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Cade Stover by 6.8 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.