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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Olave vs Dallas GoedertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chris Olave is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Chris Olave (13.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Dallas Goedert (10.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew Orleans Saints#9PPG LEADER

Chris Olave

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

100

Rec Yds

1,163

Rec TDs

Targets

156

Bye

Week 8

TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Chris Olave

Dallas Goedert

Head to Head

13.6 PPG10.3 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 at the position). Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Chris Olave vs Dallas Goedert: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Chris Olave (WR, New Orleans Saints) against Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chris Olave averaged 13.6 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Dallas Goedert posted 10.3 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Chris Olave has his bye in Week 8, Dallas Goedert in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Chris Olave is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dallas Goedert is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Chris Olave (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Chris Olave outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chris Olave played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Chris Olave contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Chris Olave is 6 years younger than Dallas Goedert (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Olave vs Dallas Goedert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Olave	Dallas Goedert
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	10.3
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	155
Receptions	100	60
Rec/Game	6.3	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,163	591
Rec Yds/Game	72.7	39.4
Receiving TDs	9	11
Targets	156	82
Target Share/Game	9.8	5.5
Age	25	31
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

13.6 PPG for Chris Olave versus 10.3 for Dallas Goedert in 2025. The baseline favors Chris Olave, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Olave or Dallas Goedert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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 Chris Olave and Dallas Goedert average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Dallas Goedert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.