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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.5 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Taysom Hill has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (5.5 to 3.5), and Taysom Hill's 5 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#99PPG LEADER

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

3.5 PPG5.5 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Taysom Hill: 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 Taysom Hill at 25%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cade Stover vs Taysom Hill: 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. Taysom Hill (New Orleans Saints) came in at 5.5 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Taysom Hill carries a 2.0-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; Taysom Hill posted 18 for 195. 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 Taysom Hill is off Week 12. 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. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Taysom Hill outscored Cade Stover by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cade Stover played 15 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Cade Stover contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Stover vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	5.5
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	77
Receptions	22	18
Rec/Game	1.5	1.3
Receiving Yards	215	195
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	13.9
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	32	0
Target Share/Game	2.1	0.0
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Taysom Hill holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 5.5 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 Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Taysom Hill has the edge at 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Taysom Hill outscored Cade Stover by 2.0 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.