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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.5 PPG to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 2.6-PPG advantage is real (7.5 to 4.9), and Tyler Conklin's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Evan Engram 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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TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TENew York Jets#99PPG LEADER

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

4.9 PPG7.5 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Tyler Conklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Tyler Conklin at 34%. That ranking gap means Evan Engram carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Evan Engram vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Evan Engram (Denver Broncos) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.9 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Tyler Conklin (New York Jets) came in at 7.5 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tyler Conklin carries a 2.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Evan Engram had 50 catches for 461 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.

Evan Engram has his bye in Week 10, and Tyler Conklin rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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

Did You Know?

•Tyler Conklin outscored Evan Engram by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Evan Engram's 16. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Conklin 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 Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	7.5
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	128
Receptions	50	50
Rec/Game	3.1	2.9
Receiving Yards	461	525
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	30.9
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	76	65
Target Share/Game	4.8	3.8
Age	31	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyler Conklin holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.5 points per game. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Evan Engram or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Conklin has the edge at 7.5 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 Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 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 2.6 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Tyler Conklin a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Conklin outscored Evan Engram by 2.6 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.