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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Dawson Knox vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.5 PPG to Dawson Knox's 5.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Conklin has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.1-PPG advantage is real (7.5 to 5.4), and Tyler Conklin's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Dawson Knox is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEBuffalo Bills#33

Dawson Knox

PPG

5.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

417

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TENew York Jets#99PPG LEADER

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Dawson Knox

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

5.4 PPG7.5 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Dawson Knox: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #33 at the position). Tyler Conklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dawson Knox is producing at 25% of elite pace and Tyler Conklin at 34%. That ranking gap means Dawson Knox carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dawson Knox vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

Dawson Knox and Tyler Conklin are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 PPG across 16 games with the Buffalo Bills, while Tyler Conklin posted 7.5 PPG in 17 appearances for the New York Jets.

A 2.1-PPG gap gives Tyler Conklin the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Dawson Knox had 36 catches for 417 yards; Tyler Conklin posted 50 for 525. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One scheduling note: Dawson Knox is off Week 7 and Tyler Conklin Week 12. 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

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: Dawson Knox (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Conklin outscored Dawson Knox by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dawson Knox's 16. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dawson Knox scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Conklin saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dawson Knox vs Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dawson Knox	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.4	7.5
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	86	128
Receptions	36	50
Rec/Game	2.3	2.9
Receiving Yards	417	525
Rec Yds/Game	26.1	30.9
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	49	65
Target Share/Game	3.1	3.8
Age	29	-
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 12

Summary

Tyler Conklin outscored Dawson Knox by 2.1 PPG in 2025 (7.5 to 5.4). 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 Dawson Knox or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Conklin has the edge at 7.5 PPG compared to Dawson Knox's 5.4 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 Dawson Knox and Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Dawson Knox and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dawson Knox (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dawson Knox or Tyler Conklin a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Conklin outscored Dawson Knox by 2.1 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.