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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cole Kmet vs Greg DulcichWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Greg Dulcich is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.5 PPG to Cole Kmet's 4.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Greg Dulcich is the better fantasy play this season.

Greg Dulcich is the better play on a neutral week. 5.5 PPG with 328 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cole Kmet at 4.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Greg Dulcich higher, but do not fade Cole Kmet entirely.

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

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TEChicago Bears#99

Cole Kmet

PPG

4.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

347

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEMiami Dolphins#32PPG LEADER

Greg Dulcich

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cole Kmet

Greg Dulcich

Head to Head

4.0 PPG5.5 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cole Kmet: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cole Kmet is producing at 18% of elite pace and Greg Dulcich at 25%. That ranking gap means Greg Dulcich carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cole Kmet vs Greg Dulcich: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cole Kmet and Greg Dulcich is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Chicago Bears tight end put up 4.0 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Greg Dulcich of the Miami Dolphins averaged 5.5 in 9. A 1.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.5 points favors Greg Dulcich, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Cole Kmet had 30 catches for 347 yards; Greg Dulcich posted 26 for 335. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Cole Kmet has his bye in Week 7, and Greg Dulcich rests in Week 6. 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: Cole Kmet (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Greg Dulcich (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Greg Dulcich outscored Cole Kmet by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cole Kmet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Greg Dulcich's 9. That durability gap means Cole Kmet contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cole Kmet scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Cole Kmet saw 48 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cole Kmet vs Greg Dulcich: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cole Kmet	Greg Dulcich
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.0	5.5
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	64	50
Receptions	30	26
Rec/Game	1.9	2.9
Receiving Yards	347	335
Rec Yds/Game	21.7	37.2
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	48	33
Target Share/Game	3.0	3.7
Age	27	26
Experience	6 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

5.5 PPG for Greg Dulcich versus 4.0 for Cole Kmet in 2025. The baseline favors Greg Dulcich, 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 Cole Kmet or Greg Dulcich in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Greg Dulcich has the edge at 5.5 PPG compared to Cole Kmet's 4.0 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 Cole Kmet and Greg Dulcich average in 2025?▾

Cole Kmet averaged 4.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Cole Kmet and Greg Dulcich's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cole Kmet (CHI) has a bye in Week 7, and Greg Dulcich (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cole Kmet or Greg Dulcich a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Greg Dulcich outscored Cole Kmet by 1.5 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.