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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cam Skattebo vs Travis KelceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.5 PPG to Travis Kelce's 9.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Cam Skattebo (14.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Travis Kelce (9.1 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBNew York Giants#10PPG LEADER

Cam Skattebo

PPG

14.5

Games

Rush Yds

410

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

207

Bye

Week 8

TEKansas City Chiefs#10

Travis Kelce

PPG

9.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

851

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Cam Skattebo

Travis Kelce

Head to Head

14.5 PPG9.1 PPG

8 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Skattebo: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #10 at the position). Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE in most league formats.

Cam Skattebo vs Travis Kelce: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Cam Skattebo (RB, New York Giants) against Travis Kelce (TE, Kansas City Chiefs) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 PPG in 2025 over 8 games, while Travis Kelce posted 9.1 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Cam Skattebo has his bye in Week 8, Travis Kelce in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Cam Skattebo is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Travis Kelce is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cam Skattebo (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Cam Skattebo outscored Travis Kelce by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Travis Kelce played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cam Skattebo's 8. That durability gap means Travis Kelce contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cam Skattebo scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Travis Kelce caught 76 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Cam Skattebo is 12 years younger than Travis Kelce (24 vs 36), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Skattebo vs Travis Kelce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cam Skattebo	Travis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.5	9.1
Games Played	8	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	116	155
Rushing Yards	410	1
Rush Yds/Game	51.3	0.1
Rushing TDs	5	0
Receptions	24	76
Receiving Yards	207	851
Targets	32	108
Total TDs	7	5
Age	24	36
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 5

Summary

14.5 PPG for Cam Skattebo versus 9.1 for Travis Kelce in 2025. The baseline favors Cam Skattebo, 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 Cam Skattebo or Travis Kelce in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cam Skattebo has the edge at 14.5 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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 Cam Skattebo and Travis Kelce average in 2025?▾

Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

When are Cam Skattebo and Travis Kelce's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cam Skattebo (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.