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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert or Jaxon Smith-NjigbaWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Jaxon Smith-Njigba over Dallas Goedert in 2026.

Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 PPG in 2025 to Dallas Goedert's 10.3, a 7.4 point per game edge. Smith-Njigba's 119-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is Tier 1 among wide receivers, Dallas Goedert is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jaxon Smith-Njigba (17.7 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.

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

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRSeattle Seahawks#2PPG LEADER

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

PPG

17.7

Games

Rec

119

Rec Yds

1,793

Rec TDs

Targets

163

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Jaxon Smith-Njigba

Head to Head

10.3 PPG17.7 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 2 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Jaxon Smith-Njigba: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #2 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) WR in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Jaxon Smith-Njigba (WR, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Jaxon Smith-Njigba posted 17.7 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, Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jaxon Smith-Njigba at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver 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. Jaxon Smith-Njigba (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jaxon Smith-Njigba outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Jaxon Smith-Njigba 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.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba saw 163 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Jaxon Smith-Njigba is 7 years younger than Dallas Goedert (24 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Jaxon Smith-Njigba: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Jaxon Smith-Njigba
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	17.7
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	301
Receptions	60	119
Rec/Game	4.0	7.0
Receiving Yards	591	1,793
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	105.5
Receiving TDs	11	10
Targets	82	163
Target Share/Game	5.5	9.6
Age	31	24
Experience	7 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jaxon Smith-Njigba holds the PPG edge with solid output at 17.7 points per game. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 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 Jaxon Smith-Njigba in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has the edge at 17.7 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.

Should I draft Dallas Goedert or Jaxon Smith-Njigba in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 17.7 fantasy points per game against Dallas Goedert's 10.3 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Dallas Goedert and Jaxon Smith-Njigba average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jaxon Smith-Njigba averaged 17.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Jaxon Smith-Njigba's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.