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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chase Brown vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chase Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Tyler Conklin's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chase Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Chase Brown (14.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tyler Conklin (7.5 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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RBCincinnati Bengals#9PPG LEADER

Chase Brown

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

1,019

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

437

Bye

Week 6

TENew York Jets#99

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Chase Brown

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

14.6 PPG7.5 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Chase Brown: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #9 at the position). Tyler Conklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 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 5 (Deep League) TE in most league formats.

Chase Brown vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Chase Brown (RB, Cincinnati Bengals) against Tyler Conklin (TE, New York Jets) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chase Brown averaged 14.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyler Conklin posted 7.5 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.

Chase Brown has his bye in Week 6, Tyler Conklin in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Chase Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyler Conklin is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chase Brown (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chase Brown outscored Tyler Conklin by a projected 121 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chase Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Chase Brown caught 69 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chase Brown vs Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chase Brown	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	7.5
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	248	128
Rushing Yards	1,019	0
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	0.0
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	69	50
Receiving Yards	437	525
Targets	88	65
Total TDs	11	3
Age	26	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

Chase Brown outscored Tyler Conklin by 7.1 PPG in 2025 (14.6 to 7.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chase Brown or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chase Brown has the edge at 14.6 PPG compared to Tyler Conklin's 7.5 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 Chase Brown and Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Chase Brown averaged 14.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.1 points per game.

When are Chase Brown and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chase Brown (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.