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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chig Okonkwo vs Cole KmetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chig Okonkwo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.6 PPG to Cole Kmet's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chig Okonkwo is the better fantasy play this season.

Chig Okonkwo is the better play on a neutral week. 5.6 PPG with 560 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cole Kmet at 4.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Chig Okonkwo higher, but do not fade Cole Kmet entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TETennessee Titans#31PPG LEADER

Chig Okonkwo

PPG

5.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

560

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEChicago Bears#99

Cole Kmet

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

347

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Chig Okonkwo

Cole Kmet

Head to Head

5.6 PPG4.0 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Chig Okonkwo: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #31 at the position). Cole Kmet: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chig Okonkwo is producing at 25% of elite pace and Cole Kmet at 18%. That ranking gap means Chig Okonkwo carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chig Okonkwo vs Cole Kmet: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Chig Okonkwo and Cole Kmet for your lineup, you are not alone. Chig Okonkwo finished the 2025 season at 5.6 PPG for the Tennessee Titans (17 games), and Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 for the Chicago Bears (16 games).

That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Chig Okonkwo is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Chig Okonkwo is the volume tight end in this matchup with 56 receptions for 560 yards, while Cole Kmet profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Cole Kmet finds the end zone he out-scores Chig Okonkwo, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chig Okonkwo sits Week 9 while Cole Kmet is off Week 7. 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: Chig Okonkwo (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cole Kmet (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chig Okonkwo outscored Cole Kmet by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chig Okonkwo played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cole Kmet's 16. That durability gap means Chig Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chig Okonkwo scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Chig Okonkwo saw 79 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo vs Cole Kmet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chig Okonkwo	Cole Kmet
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	4.0
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	64
Receptions	56	30
Rec/Game	3.3	1.9
Receiving Yards	560	347
Rec Yds/Game	32.9	21.7
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	79	48
Target Share/Game	4.6	3.0
Age	26	27
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Chig Okonkwo at 5.6 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Cole Kmet's 4.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Cole Kmet in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chig Okonkwo has the edge at 5.6 PPG compared to Cole Kmet's 4.0 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 Chig Okonkwo and Cole Kmet average in 2025?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Cole Kmet's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Cole Kmet (CHI) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chig Okonkwo or Cole Kmet a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo outscored Cole Kmet by 1.6 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.