Chig Okonkwo vs Jake Tonges: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Chig Okonkwo finished the 2025 season at 5.6 PPG over 17 games with the Washington Commanders, while Jake Tonges clocked in at 4.5 across 17 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers. A 1.1-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
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 14 and Jake Tonges Week 9. 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.
