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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Jonnu SmithWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (10.3 to 8.2), and Dallas Goedert's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jonnu Smith is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEMiami Dolphins#99

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Jonnu Smith

Head to Head

10.3 PPG8.2 PPG

15 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Jonnu Smith: 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 Jonnu Smith at 37%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Jonnu Smith: The Full Breakdown

Dallas Goedert and Jonnu Smith are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG across 15 games with the Philadelphia Eagles, while Jonnu Smith posted 8.2 PPG in 15 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 2.1-PPG gap gives Dallas Goedert the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Dallas Goedert had 60 catches for 591 yards; Jonnu Smith posted 52 for 562. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Dallas Goedert has his bye in Week 10, and Jonnu Smith rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Jonnu Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Jonnu Smith by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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 Jonnu Smith: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Jonnu Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	8.2
Games Played	15	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	123
Receptions	60	52
Rec/Game	4.0	3.5
Receiving Yards	591	562
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	37.5
Receiving TDs	11	4
Targets	82	68
Target Share/Game	5.5	4.5
Age	31	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Dallas Goedert outscored Jonnu Smith by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (10.3 to 8.2). 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 Jonnu Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 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 Jonnu Smith average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Jonnu Smith's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Dallas Goedert or Jonnu Smith a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Jonnu Smith by 2.1 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.