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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Hayden HurstWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Hayden Hurst is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 3.7 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Hayden Hurst is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Hayden Hurst and Cade Stover are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-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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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TELos Angeles Chargers#99PPG LEADER

Hayden Hurst

PPG

3.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

238

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Hayden Hurst

Head to Head

3.5 PPG3.7 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Hayden Hurst: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Hayden Hurst at 17%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cade Stover vs Hayden Hurst: The Full Breakdown

Cade Stover (3.5 PPG) and Hayden Hurst (3.7 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Cade Stover played 15 games for the Houston Texans; Hayden Hurst suited up 14 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 0.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Stover had 22 catches for 215 yards; Hayden Hurst posted 25 for 238. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cade Stover sits Week 14 while Hayden Hurst is off Week 5. 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

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

Did You Know?

•Hayden Hurst outscored Cade Stover by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Stover played 15 games in 2025 compared to Hayden Hurst's 14. That durability gap means Cade Stover contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cade Stover scored 1 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Hayden Hurst saw 35 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 Hayden Hurst: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Hayden Hurst
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	3.7
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	52
Receptions	22	25
Rec/Game	1.5	1.8
Receiving Yards	215	238
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	17.0
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	32	35
Target Share/Game	2.1	2.5
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 5

Summary

3.7 PPG for Hayden Hurst versus 3.5 for Cade Stover in 2025. The baseline favors Hayden Hurst, 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 Hayden Hurst in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Hayden Hurst has the edge at 3.7 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 Hayden Hurst average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Hayden Hurst's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Hayden Hurst (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Hayden Hurst a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Hayden Hurst outscored Cade Stover by 0.2 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.