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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Saquon BarkleyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Saquon Barkley is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.4 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Saquon Barkley is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Saquon Barkley (13.4 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

RBPhiladelphia Eagles#14PPG LEADER

Saquon Barkley

PPG

13.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,140

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

273

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Saquon Barkley

Head to Head

10.3 PPG13.4 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Saquon Barkley: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (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) RB in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs Saquon Barkley: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Saquon Barkley (RB, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Saquon Barkley posted 13.4 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Saquon Barkley 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. Saquon Barkley (age 29, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Saquon Barkley outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Saquon Barkley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Saquon Barkley 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.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Saquon Barkley: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Saquon Barkley
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	13.4
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	214
Rushing Yards	0	1,140
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	71.3
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	60	37
Receiving Yards	591	273
Targets	82	50
Total TDs	11	9
Age	31	29
Experience	7 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Saquon Barkley outscored Dallas Goedert by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (13.4 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 Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Saquon Barkley has the edge at 13.4 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 Saquon Barkley average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

Do Dallas Goedert and Saquon Barkley share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Dallas Goedert and Saquon Barkley share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.