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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Theo JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Theo Johnson is the better play on a neutral week. 7.0 PPG with 528 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 Theo Johnson 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

TENew York Giants#24PPG LEADER

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

4.9 PPG7.0 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Theo Johnson at 32%. That ranking gap means Theo Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Evan Engram vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Evan Engram and Theo Johnson for your lineup, you are not alone. Evan Engram finished the 2025 season at 4.9 PPG for the Denver Broncos (16 games), and Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 for the New York Giants (15 games).

That 2.1-point weekly advantage for Theo Johnson 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Evan Engram had 50 catches for 461 yards; Theo Johnson posted 45 for 528. 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: Evan Engram is off Week 10 and Theo Johnson Week 8. 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: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Theo Johnson outscored Evan Engram by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Theo Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Theo Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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.
•Theo Johnson is 6 years younger than Evan Engram (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	7.0
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	105
Receptions	50	45
Rec/Game	3.1	3.0
Receiving Yards	461	528
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	35.2
Receiving TDs	1	5
Targets	76	74
Target Share/Game	4.8	4.9
Age	31	25
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Theo Johnson at 7.0 PPG, 2.1 points per game above Evan Engram's 4.9. 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 Evan Engram or Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Theo Johnson has the edge at 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Theo Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Evan Engram or Theo Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Theo Johnson outscored Evan Engram 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.