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Chig Okonkwo vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Tucker Kraft outscored Chig Okonkwo by 7.0 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Tucker Kraft is the clear pick. Chig Okonkwo profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TETennessee Titans#31
Chig Okonkwo
PPG
5.6
Games
17
Rec
56
Rec Yds
560
Rec TDs
2
Targets
79
Bye
Week 9
TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER
Tucker Kraft
PPG
12.6
Games
8
Rec
32
Rec Yds
489
Rec TDs
6
Targets
44
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Chig Okonkwo
Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

5.6 PPG12.6 PPG
17 GP8 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Chig Okonkwo: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #31 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chig Okonkwo is producing at 25% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chig Okonkwo vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

Tucker Kraft and Chig Okonkwo are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Green Bay Packers tight end averaged 12.6 PPG in 2025, a full 7.0 points per game ahead of Chig Okonkwo's 5.6 with the Tennessee Titans. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 7.0-point weekly advantage for Tucker Kraft 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 Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft finds the end zone he out-scores Chig Okonkwo, but the floor gap is real.

Chig Okonkwo has his bye in Week 9, and Tucker Kraft rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tucker Kraft 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. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Tucker Kraft outscored Chig Okonkwo by a projected 119 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Chig Okonkwo played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Chig Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 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 Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChig OkonkwoTucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)5.612.6
Games Played178
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)95101
Receptions5632
Rec/Game3.34.0
Receiving Yards560489
Rec Yds/Game32.961.1
Receiving TDs26
Targets7944
Target Share/Game4.65.5
Age2625
Experience3 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tucker Kraft at 12.6 PPG, 7.0 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 Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 7.0 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?

Chig Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chig Okonkwo or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Tucker Kraft outscored Chig Okonkwo by 7.0 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.

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