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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Evan EngramWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Dallas Goedert outscored Evan Engram by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Dallas Goedert is the clear pick. Evan Engram profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Evan Engram

Head to Head

10.3 PPG4.9 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Evan Engram at 22%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Evan Engram: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Dallas Goedert and Evan Engram for your lineup, you are not alone. Dallas Goedert finished the 2025 season at 10.3 PPG for the Philadelphia Eagles (15 games), and Evan Engram averaged 4.9 for the Denver Broncos (16 games).

That 5.4-point weekly advantage for Dallas Goedert is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Dallas Goedert had 60 catches for 591 yards; Evan Engram posted 50 for 461. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Evan Engram by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Evan Engram 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.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Evan Engram: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Evan Engram
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	4.9
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	78
Receptions	60	50
Rec/Game	4.0	3.1
Receiving Yards	591	461
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	28.8
Receiving TDs	11	1
Targets	82	76
Target Share/Game	5.5	4.8
Age	31	31
Experience	7 yrs	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dallas Goedert at 10.3 PPG, 5.4 points per game above Evan Engram's 4.9. 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 Dallas Goedert or Evan Engram in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Dallas Goedert and Evan Engram average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

Do Dallas Goedert and Evan Engram share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dallas Goedert and Evan Engram share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Dallas Goedert or Evan Engram a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Evan Engram by 5.4 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.