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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Noah FantWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Noah Fant's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy play this season.

Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (6.5 to 4.4), and Chigoziem Okonkwo's 2 touchdowns show scoring upside. Noah Fant 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#99PPG LEADER

Chigoziem Okonkwo

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

462

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TECincinnati Bengals#39

Noah Fant

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Chigoziem Okonkwo

Noah Fant

Head to Head

6.5 PPG4.4 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Chigoziem Okonkwo: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chigoziem Okonkwo is producing at 30% of elite pace and Noah Fant at 20%. That ranking gap means Noah Fant carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Noah Fant: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Chigoziem Okonkwo (Tennessee Titans) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.5 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Noah Fant (Cincinnati Bengals) came in at 4.4 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Chigoziem Okonkwo carries a 2.1-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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Chigoziem Okonkwo had 42 catches for 462 yards; Noah Fant posted 34 for 288. 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 Noah Fant 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. Noah Fant (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Noah Fant by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo played 16 games in 2025 compared to Noah Fant's 13. That durability gap means Chigoziem Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Noah Fant scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo saw 58 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 Noah Fant: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chigoziem Okonkwo	Noah Fant
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	4.4
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	57
Receptions	42	34
Rec/Game	2.6	2.6
Receiving Yards	462	288
Rec Yds/Game	28.9	22.2
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	58	41
Target Share/Game	3.6	3.2
Age	-	28
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Chigoziem Okonkwo holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.5 points per game. Noah Fant averaged 4.4 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 Chigoziem Okonkwo or Noah Fant in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Noah Fant's 4.4 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 Noah Fant average in 2025?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Noah Fant averaged 4.4 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Chigoziem Okonkwo and Noah Fant's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Chigoziem Okonkwo or Noah Fant a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Noah Fant by 2.1 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.