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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chig Okonkwo vs Harold Fannin Jr.Who should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better play on a neutral week. 9.4 PPG with 744 yards gives a reliable baseline. Chig Okonkwo at 5.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Harold Fannin Jr. higher, but do not fade Chig Okonkwo entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETennessee Titans#31

Chig Okonkwo

PPG

5.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

560

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Chig Okonkwo

Harold Fannin Jr.

Head to Head

5.6 PPG9.4 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Chig Okonkwo: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #31 at the position). Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chig Okonkwo is producing at 25% of elite pace and Harold Fannin Jr. at 43%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chig Okonkwo vs Harold Fannin Jr.: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Chig Okonkwo and Harold Fannin Jr. for your lineup, you are not alone. Chig Okonkwo finished the 2025 season at 5.6 PPG for the Tennessee Titans (17 games), and Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 for the Cleveland Browns (16 games).

That 3.8-point weekly advantage for Harold Fannin Jr. 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.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 yards, while Chig Okonkwo profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 56 catches). In weeks where Chig Okonkwo finds the end zone he out-scores Harold Fannin Jr., but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Chig Okonkwo is off Week 9 and Harold Fannin Jr. Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Harold Fannin Jr. is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Chig Okonkwo is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Chig Okonkwo (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Chig Okonkwo by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chig Okonkwo played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 16. That durability gap means Chig Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 5 years younger than Chig Okonkwo (21 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo vs Harold Fannin Jr.: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chig Okonkwo	Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	9.4
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	150
Receptions	56	72
Rec/Game	3.3	4.5
Receiving Yards	560	731
Rec Yds/Game	32.9	45.7
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	79	107
Target Share/Game	4.6	6.7
Age	26	21
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Harold Fannin Jr. at 9.4 PPG, 3.8 points per game above Chig Okonkwo's 5.6. 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 Harold Fannin Jr. in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 PPG compared to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 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 Harold Fannin Jr. average in 2025?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Harold Fannin Jr.'s bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chig Okonkwo or Harold Fannin Jr. a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Chig Okonkwo by 3.8 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.