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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Jonnu SmithWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Chigoziem Okonkwo's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy play this season.

Jonnu Smith has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.7-PPG advantage is real (8.2 to 6.5), and Jonnu Smith's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chigoziem Okonkwo is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TETennessee Titans#99

Chigoziem Okonkwo

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

462

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TEMiami Dolphins#99PPG LEADER

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Chigoziem Okonkwo

Jonnu Smith

Head to Head

6.5 PPG8.2 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Chigoziem Okonkwo: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chigoziem Okonkwo is producing at 30% of elite pace and Jonnu Smith at 37%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Jonnu Smith: The Full Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo and Jonnu Smith are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 PPG across 16 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Jonnu Smith posted 8.2 PPG in 15 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 1.7-PPG gap gives Jonnu Smith the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Chigoziem Okonkwo had 42 catches for 462 yards; Jonnu Smith posted 52 for 562. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chigoziem Okonkwo sits Week 5 while Jonnu Smith is off Week 6. 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: Chigoziem Okonkwo (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jonnu Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jonnu Smith outscored Chigoziem Okonkwo by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jonnu Smith's 15. That durability gap means Chigoziem Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jonnu Smith scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jonnu Smith saw 68 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Jonnu Smith: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chigoziem Okonkwo	Jonnu Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	8.2
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	123
Receptions	42	52
Rec/Game	2.6	3.5
Receiving Yards	462	562
Rec Yds/Game	28.9	37.5
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	58	68
Target Share/Game	3.6	4.5
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

Summary

Jonnu Smith outscored Chigoziem Okonkwo by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (8.2 to 6.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chigoziem Okonkwo or Jonnu Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonnu Smith has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Chigoziem Okonkwo's 6.5 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 Chigoziem Okonkwo and Jonnu Smith average in 2025?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Chigoziem Okonkwo and Jonnu Smith's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Jonnu Smith (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chigoziem Okonkwo or Jonnu Smith a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith outscored Chigoziem Okonkwo by 1.7 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.