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Dallas Goedert vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jameson Williams (11.0 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.

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

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5
Dallas Goedert
PPG
10.3
Games
15
Rec
60
Rec Yds
591
Rec TDs
11
Targets
82
Bye
Week 10
WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER
Jameson Williams
PPG
11.0
Games
17
Rec
65
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
7
Targets
102
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dallas Goedert
Jameson Williams

Head to Head

10.3 PPG11.0 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Jameson Williams (WR, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Jameson Williams posted 11.0 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.

Dallas Goedert has his bye in Week 10, Jameson Williams in Week 6. 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: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Jameson Williams outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Jameson Williams 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.
  • Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • Jameson Williams is 6 years younger than Dallas Goedert (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDallas GoedertJameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)10.311.0
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)155187
Receptions6065
Rec/Game4.03.8
Receiving Yards5911,117
Rec Yds/Game39.465.7
Receiving TDs117
Targets82102
Target Share/Game5.56.0
Age3125
Experience7 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 6

Summary

Jameson Williams outscored Dallas Goedert by 0.7 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 10.3). 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 Dallas Goedert or Jameson Williams in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Dallas Goedert and Jameson Williams average in 2025?

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.