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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Greg Dulcich vs Hayden HurstWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Greg Dulcich is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.5 PPG to Hayden Hurst's 3.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Greg Dulcich is the better fantasy play this season.

Greg Dulcich has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (5.5 to 3.7), and Greg Dulcich's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Hayden Hurst is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEMiami Dolphins#32PPG LEADER

Greg Dulcich

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Hayden Hurst

PPG

3.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

238

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Greg Dulcich

Hayden Hurst

Head to Head

5.5 PPG3.7 PPG

9 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Hayden Hurst: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Greg Dulcich is producing at 25% of elite pace and Hayden Hurst at 17%. That ranking gap means Greg Dulcich carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Greg Dulcich vs Hayden Hurst: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Greg Dulcich (Miami Dolphins) finished the 2025 season averaging 5.5 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Hayden Hurst (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 3.7 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Greg Dulcich carries a 1.8-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. Greg Dulcich had 26 catches for 335 yards; Hayden Hurst posted 25 for 238. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Greg Dulcich sits Week 6 while Hayden Hurst is off Week 5. 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: Greg Dulcich (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Hayden Hurst (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Greg Dulcich outscored Hayden Hurst by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Hayden Hurst played 14 games in 2025 compared to Greg Dulcich's 9. That durability gap means Hayden Hurst contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Greg Dulcich scored 1 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Hayden Hurst saw 35 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Greg Dulcich vs Hayden Hurst: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Greg Dulcich	Hayden Hurst
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	3.7
Games Played	9	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	50	52
Receptions	26	25
Rec/Game	2.9	1.8
Receiving Yards	335	238
Rec Yds/Game	37.2	17.0
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	33	35
Target Share/Game	3.7	2.5
Age	26	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Greg Dulcich holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 5.5 points per game. Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 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 Greg Dulcich or Hayden Hurst in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Greg Dulcich has the edge at 5.5 PPG compared to Hayden Hurst's 3.7 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 Greg Dulcich and Hayden Hurst average in 2025?▾

Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Greg Dulcich and Hayden Hurst's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Greg Dulcich (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Hayden Hurst (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Greg Dulcich or Hayden Hurst a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Greg Dulcich outscored Hayden Hurst by 1.8 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.