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Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Chigoziem Okonkwo and Taysom Hill are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.0-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TETennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER
Chigoziem Okonkwo
PPG
6.5
Games
16
Rec
42
Rec Yds
462
Rec TDs
2
Targets
58
Bye
Week 5
TENew Orleans Saints#99
Taysom Hill
PPG
5.5
Games
14
Rec
18
Rec Yds
195
Rec TDs
2
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Chigoziem Okonkwo
Taysom Hill

Head to Head

6.5 PPG5.5 PPG
16 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Chigoziem Okonkwo: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Taysom Hill: 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 Taysom Hill at 25%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Chigoziem Okonkwo and Taysom Hill is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.0 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 PPG with the Tennessee Titans across 16 games, and Taysom Hill posted 5.5 with the New Orleans Saints in 14.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the volume tight end in this matchup with 42 receptions for 462 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Chigoziem Okonkwo, but the floor gap is real.

Chigoziem Okonkwo has his bye in Week 5, and Taysom Hill rests in Week 12. 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

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. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Chigoziem Okonkwo played 16 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Chigoziem Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChigoziem OkonkwoTaysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)6.55.5
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10477
Receptions4218
Rec/Game2.61.3
Receiving Yards462195
Rec Yds/Game28.913.9
Receiving TDs22
Targets580
Target Share/Game3.60.0
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Chigoziem Okonkwo at 6.5 PPG, 1.0 points per game above Taysom Hill's 5.5. 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 Chigoziem Okonkwo or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?

Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Chigoziem Okonkwo and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Chigoziem Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chigoziem Okonkwo or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Taysom Hill by 1.0 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.