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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Trey McBride is the better play on a neutral week. 14.9 PPG with 1,239 yards gives a reliable baseline. Dallas Goedert at 10.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Trey McBride higher, but do not fade Dallas Goedert entirely.

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

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Trey McBride

Head to Head

10.3 PPG14.9 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Dallas Goedert and Trey McBride for your lineup, you are not alone. Dallas Goedert finished the 2025 season at 10.3 PPG for the Philadelphia Eagles (15 games), and Trey McBride averaged 14.9 for the Arizona Cardinals (17 games).

That 4.6-point weekly advantage for Trey McBride is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 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 Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Dallas Goedert is off Week 10 and Trey McBride Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Trey McBride is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dallas Goedert is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Trey McBride 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.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Trey McBride is 5 years younger than Dallas Goedert (26 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	14.9
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	253
Receptions	60	126
Rec/Game	4.0	7.4
Receiving Yards	591	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	72.9
Receiving TDs	11	11
Targets	82	169
Target Share/Game	5.5	9.9
Age	31	26
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 4.6 points per game above Dallas Goedert's 10.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dallas Goedert or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dallas Goedert or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Dallas Goedert by 4.6 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.