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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chig Okonkwo vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Tonges has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 5.6), and Jake Tonges's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chig Okonkwo is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

TESan Francisco 49ers#15PPG LEADER

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Chig Okonkwo

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

5.6 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Chig Okonkwo: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #31 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chig Okonkwo is producing at 25% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. That ranking gap means Jake Tonges carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chig Okonkwo vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Chig Okonkwo (Tennessee Titans) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.6 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Jake Tonges (San Francisco 49ers) came in at 8.5 PPG over 9 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jake Tonges carries a 2.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Chig Okonkwo is the volume tight end in this matchup with 56 receptions for 560 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores Chig Okonkwo, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Chig Okonkwo is off Week 9 and Jake Tonges Week 8. 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

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. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Tonges outscored Chig Okonkwo by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chig Okonkwo played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Chig Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Tonges scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 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 Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chig Okonkwo	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	8.5
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	77
Receptions	56	34
Rec/Game	3.3	3.8
Receiving Yards	560	293
Rec Yds/Game	32.9	32.6
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	79	46
Target Share/Game	4.6	5.1
Age	26	26
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jake Tonges holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 points per game. Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chig Okonkwo or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 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 Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chig Okonkwo or Jake Tonges a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored Chig Okonkwo by 2.9 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.