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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Juwan Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.8-PPG advantage is real (8.3 to 3.5), and Juwan Johnson's 3 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TENew Orleans Saints#17PPG LEADER

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

3.5 PPG8.3 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. That ranking gap means Juwan Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Juwan Johnson: 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. Juwan Johnson (New Orleans Saints) came in at 8.3 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Juwan Johnson carries a 4.8-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.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 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 Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Cade Stover is off Week 14 and Juwan Johnson Week 8. 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

If you can acquire Juwan Johnson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Cade Stover is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cade Stover (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Juwan Johnson outscored Cade Stover by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cade Stover's 15. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Juwan Johnson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 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 Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	8.3
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	141
Receptions	22	77
Rec/Game	1.5	4.5
Receiving Yards	215	889
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	52.3
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	32	102
Target Share/Game	2.1	6.0
Age	-	29
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Juwan Johnson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Juwan Johnson has the edge at 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson outscored Cade Stover by 4.8 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.