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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Travis KelceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Travis Kelce's 9.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Dallas Goedert edges Travis Kelce by 1.2 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Dallas Goedert goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEKansas City Chiefs#10

Travis Kelce

PPG

9.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

851

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Travis Kelce

Head to Head

10.3 PPG9.1 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Travis Kelce at 41%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Travis Kelce: The Full Breakdown

Dallas Goedert (10.3 PPG) and Travis Kelce (9.1 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Dallas Goedert played 15 games for the Philadelphia Eagles; Travis Kelce suited up 17 times for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 1.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Travis Kelce is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 851 yards, while Dallas Goedert profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (11 scores on 60 catches). In weeks where Dallas Goedert finds the end zone he out-scores Travis Kelce, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dallas Goedert sits Week 10 while Travis Kelce is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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. Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Travis Kelce by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Travis Kelce played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Travis Kelce 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.
•Travis Kelce saw 108 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Dallas Goedert is 5 years younger than Travis Kelce (31 vs 36), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Travis Kelce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Travis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	9.1
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	155
Receptions	60	76
Rec/Game	4.0	4.5
Receiving Yards	591	851
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	50.1
Receiving TDs	11	5
Targets	82	108
Target Share/Game	5.5	6.4
Age	31	36
Experience	7 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

Dallas Goedert outscored Travis Kelce by 1.2 PPG in 2025 (10.3 to 9.1). 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 Travis Kelce in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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 Travis Kelce average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Travis Kelce's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dallas Goedert or Travis Kelce a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Travis Kelce by 1.2 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.