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Garrett Wilson vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Jake Tonges's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Garrett Wilson (11.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jake Tonges (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER
Garrett Wilson
PPG
11.6
Games
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
395
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 13
TESan Francisco 49ers#15
Jake Tonges
PPG
8.5
Games
9
Rec
34
Rec Yds
293
Rec TDs
5
Targets
46
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Garrett Wilson
Jake Tonges

Head to Head

11.6 PPG8.5 PPG
7 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Garrett Wilson vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) against Jake Tonges (TE, San Francisco 49ers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 games, while Jake Tonges posted 8.5 PPG across 9 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Garrett Wilson has his bye in Week 13, Jake Tonges in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Garrett Wilson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jake Tonges is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Garrett Wilson outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jake Tonges played 9 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Jake Tonges 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.
  • Garrett Wilson saw 59 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGarrett WilsonJake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)11.68.5
Games Played79
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)8177
Receptions3634
Rec/Game5.13.8
Receiving Yards395293
Rec Yds/Game56.432.6
Receiving TDs45
Targets5946
Target Share/Game8.45.1
Age2526
Experience3 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 8

Summary

Garrett Wilson outscored Jake Tonges by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 8.5). 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 Garrett Wilson or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Garrett Wilson and Jake Tonges average in 2025?

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.