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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Noah FantWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Evan Engram is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.9 PPG to Noah Fant's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Evan Engram is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Evan Engram and Noah Fant are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.5-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TEDenver Broncos#35PPG LEADER

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TECincinnati Bengals#39

Noah Fant

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Noah Fant

Head to Head

4.9 PPG4.4 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Noah Fant at 20%. That ranking gap means Evan Engram carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Evan Engram vs Noah Fant: The Full Breakdown

Evan Engram (4.9 PPG) and Noah Fant (4.4 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. Evan Engram played 16 games for the Denver Broncos; Noah Fant suited up 13 times for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 0.5-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.

Evan Engram is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 461 yards, while Noah Fant profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Noah Fant 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 Noah Fant is off Week 6. 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: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Noah Fant (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Evan Engram outscored Noah Fant by a projected 9 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Noah Fant's 13. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Noah Fant scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Noah Fant: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Noah Fant
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	4.4
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	57
Receptions	50	34
Rec/Game	3.1	2.6
Receiving Yards	461	288
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	22.2
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	76	41
Target Share/Game	4.8	3.2
Age	31	28
Experience	8 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

4.9 PPG for Evan Engram versus 4.4 for Noah Fant in 2025. The baseline favors Evan Engram, 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 Noah Fant in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Evan Engram has the edge at 4.9 PPG compared to Noah Fant's 4.4 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 Evan Engram and Noah Fant average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Noah Fant averaged 4.4 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Noah Fant's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Noah Fant (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Noah Fant a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Evan Engram outscored Noah Fant by 0.5 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.