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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Dawson KnoxWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dawson Knox is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.4 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dawson Knox is the better fantasy play this season.

Dawson Knox has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.9-PPG advantage is real (5.4 to 3.5), and Dawson Knox's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cade Stover 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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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TEBuffalo Bills#33PPG LEADER

Dawson Knox

PPG

5.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

417

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Dawson Knox

Head to Head

3.5 PPG5.4 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Dawson Knox: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Dawson Knox at 25%. That ranking gap means Dawson Knox carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Dawson Knox: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cade Stover (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 3.5 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Dawson Knox (Buffalo Bills) came in at 5.4 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Dawson Knox carries a 1.9-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. Cade Stover had 22 catches for 215 yards; Dawson Knox posted 36 for 417. 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: Cade Stover is off Week 14 and Dawson Knox Week 7. 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: Cade Stover (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Dawson Knox (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Dawson Knox outscored Cade Stover by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dawson Knox played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cade Stover's 15. That durability gap means Dawson Knox contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dawson Knox scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dawson Knox saw 49 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 Dawson Knox: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Dawson Knox
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	5.4
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	86
Receptions	22	36
Rec/Game	1.5	2.3
Receiving Yards	215	417
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	26.1
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	32	49
Target Share/Game	2.1	3.1
Age	-	29
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Dawson Knox holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 5.4 points per game. Cade Stover averaged 3.5 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 Cade Stover or Dawson Knox in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dawson Knox has the edge at 5.4 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 Dawson Knox average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Dawson Knox's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Dawson Knox (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Dawson Knox a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dawson Knox outscored Cade Stover by 1.9 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.