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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Javonte Williams (14.1 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Javonte Williams

Head to Head

10.3 PPG14.1 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 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 2 (Strong Starter) RB in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs Javonte Williams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Javonte Williams (RB, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Javonte Williams posted 14.1 PPG across 16 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, Javonte Williams in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Javonte Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Dallas Goedert 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. Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Javonte Williams is 5 years younger than Dallas Goedert (26 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Javonte Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Javonte Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	14.1
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	226
Rushing Yards	0	1,201
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	75.1
Rushing TDs	0	11
Receptions	60	35
Receiving Yards	591	137
Targets	82	51
Total TDs	11	13
Age	31	26
Experience	7 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Javonte Williams outscored Dallas Goedert by 3.8 PPG in 2025 (14.1 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 Javonte Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 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 Javonte Williams average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

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

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.