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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Malik NabersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.0 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Malik Nabers is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Malik Nabers (12.0 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

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Malik Nabers

Head to Head

10.3 PPG12.0 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 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 Malik Nabers: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Malik Nabers posted 12.0 PPG across 4 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, Malik Nabers in Week 8. 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. Malik Nabers (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Malik Nabers outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 29 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dallas Goedert played 15 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. 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.
•Malik Nabers is 9 years younger than Dallas Goedert (22 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Malik Nabers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Malik Nabers
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	12.0
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	48
Receptions	60	18
Rec/Game	4.0	4.5
Receiving Yards	591	271
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	67.8
Receiving TDs	11	2
Targets	82	35
Target Share/Game	5.5	8.8
Age	31	22
Experience	7 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Malik Nabers outscored Dallas Goedert by 1.7 PPG in 2025 (12.0 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 Malik Nabers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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 Malik Nabers average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.7 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.