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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Theo Johnson is the better play on a neutral week. 7.0 PPG with 528 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cade Stover at 3.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Theo Johnson higher, but do not fade Cade Stover entirely.

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 York Giants#24PPG LEADER

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

3.5 PPG7.0 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Theo Johnson at 32%. That ranking gap means Theo Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cade Stover and Theo Johnson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Houston Texans tight end put up 3.5 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Theo Johnson of the New York Giants averaged 7.0 in 15. A 3.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.5 points favors Theo Johnson, 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.

Theo Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 45 receptions for 528 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 Theo Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cade Stover sits Week 14 while Theo Johnson is off Week 8. 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

Theo Johnson 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. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Theo Johnson outscored Cade Stover by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Theo Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Theo Johnson saw 74 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 Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	7.0
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	105
Receptions	22	45
Rec/Game	1.5	3.0
Receiving Yards	215	528
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	35.2
Receiving TDs	1	5
Targets	32	74
Target Share/Game	2.1	4.9
Age	-	25
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

7.0 PPG for Theo Johnson versus 3.5 for Cade Stover in 2025. The baseline favors Theo Johnson, 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 Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Theo Johnson has the edge at 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

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

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

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

Theo Johnson outscored Cade Stover by 3.5 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.