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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Tonges is the better play on a neutral week. 8.5 PPG with 293 yards gives a reliable baseline. Evan Engram at 4.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jake Tonges higher, but do not fade Evan Engram entirely.

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

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TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TESan Francisco 49ers#15PPG LEADER

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

4.9 PPG8.5 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. That ranking gap means Jake Tonges carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Evan Engram vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Evan Engram and Jake Tonges is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos tight end put up 4.9 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Jake Tonges of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 8.5 in 9. A 3.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.6 points favors Jake Tonges, 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.

Evan Engram is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 461 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores Evan Engram, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Evan Engram sits Week 10 while Jake Tonges is off Week 8. 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

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

Did You Know?

•Jake Tonges outscored Evan Engram by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Tonges scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Jake Tonges is 5 years younger than Evan Engram (26 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	8.5
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	77
Receptions	50	34
Rec/Game	3.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	461	293
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	32.6
Receiving TDs	1	5
Targets	76	46
Target Share/Game	4.8	5.1
Age	31	26
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

8.5 PPG for Jake Tonges versus 4.9 for Evan Engram in 2025. The baseline favors Jake Tonges, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Evan Engram or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram and Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Jake Tonges a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored Evan Engram by 3.6 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.