Dawson Knox vs Travis Kelce: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Dawson Knox and Travis Kelce is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Buffalo Bills tight end put up 5.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 9.1 in 17. A 4.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.1 points favors Travis Kelce, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.
Travis Kelce is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 851 yards, while Dawson Knox profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 36 catches). In weeks where Dawson Knox finds the end zone he out-scores Travis Kelce, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Dawson Knox is off Week 12 and Travis Kelce Week 6. 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.
