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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jake Tonges outscored Cade Stover by 5.0 PPG in 2025 with 5 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jake Tonges 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

TESan Francisco 49ers#15PPG LEADER

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

3.5 PPG8.5 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. That ranking gap means Jake Tonges carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cade Stover and Jake Tonges is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans tight end put up 3.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Jake Tonges of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 8.5 in 9. A 5.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.0 points favors Jake Tonges, 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cade Stover had 22 catches for 215 yards; Jake Tonges posted 34 for 293. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Cade Stover has his bye in Week 14, and Jake Tonges rests in Week 8. 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

Jake Tonges 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. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Tonges outscored Cade Stover by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Stover played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Cade Stover contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Tonges scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jake Tonges saw 46 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 Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	8.5
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	77
Receptions	22	34
Rec/Game	1.5	3.8
Receiving Yards	215	293
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	32.6
Receiving TDs	1	5
Targets	32	46
Target Share/Game	2.1	5.1
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

8.5 PPG for Jake Tonges versus 3.5 for Cade Stover in 2025. The baseline favors Jake Tonges, 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 Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 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 Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Jake Tonges a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored Cade Stover by 5.0 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.