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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Ja'Tavion SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 4.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 10.3 PPG and 591 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Ja'Tavion Sanders (4.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Dallas Goedert as the starter and Ja'Tavion Sanders as depth.

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

TECarolina Panthers#99

Ja'Tavion Sanders

PPG

4.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

308

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Ja'Tavion Sanders

Head to Head

10.3 PPG4.2 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Ja'Tavion Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Ja'Tavion Sanders at 19%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Ja'Tavion Sanders: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Dallas Goedert put up 10.3 fantasy points per game for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025, while Ja'Tavion Sanders managed 4.2 across 14 games with the Carolina Panthers. A 6.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

Dallas Goedert carries a 6.1-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Dallas Goedert is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 591 yards, while Ja'Tavion Sanders profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Ja'Tavion Sanders finds the end zone he out-scores Dallas Goedert, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dallas Goedert sits Week 10 while Ja'Tavion Sanders is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Dallas Goedert at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Ja'Tavion Sanders is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Ja'Tavion Sanders (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Ja'Tavion Sanders by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dallas Goedert played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 14. That durability gap means Dallas Goedert 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Ja'Tavion Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Ja'Tavion Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	4.2
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	59
Receptions	60	32
Rec/Game	4.0	2.3
Receiving Yards	591	308
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	22.0
Receiving TDs	11	1
Targets	82	45
Target Share/Game	5.5	3.2
Age	31	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Dallas Goedert holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.3 points per game. Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dallas Goedert or Ja'Tavion Sanders in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 4.2 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 Ja'Tavion Sanders average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Ja'Tavion Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Ja'Tavion Sanders (CAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dallas Goedert or Ja'Tavion Sanders a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Ja'Tavion Sanders by 6.1 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.