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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Olave vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Chris Olave's 13.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Chris Olave (13.6 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.

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

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WRNew Orleans Saints#9

Chris Olave

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

100

Rec Yds

1,163

Rec TDs

Targets

156

Bye

Week 8

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Chris Olave

Trey McBride

Head to Head

13.6 PPG14.9 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 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 Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Chris Olave (WR, New Orleans Saints) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Chris Olave averaged 13.6 PPG in 2025 over 16 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 PPG across 17 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, Trey McBride in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Chris Olave (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Chris Olave by a projected 22 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Olave's 16. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Olave vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Olave	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	14.9
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	253
Receptions	100	126
Rec/Game	6.3	7.4
Receiving Yards	1,163	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	72.7	72.9
Receiving TDs	9	11
Targets	156	169
Target Share/Game	9.8	9.9
Age	25	26
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 14

Summary

Trey McBride outscored Chris Olave by 1.3 PPG in 2025 (14.9 to 13.6). 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 Chris Olave or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Chris Olave's 13.6 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 Chris Olave and Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.3 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.