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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Greg Dulcich vs Jonnu SmithWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy play this season.

Jonnu Smith has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.7-PPG advantage is real (8.2 to 5.5), and Jonnu Smith's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Greg Dulcich 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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TEMiami Dolphins#32

Greg Dulcich

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEMiami Dolphins#99PPG LEADER

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Greg Dulcich

Jonnu Smith

Head to Head

5.5 PPG8.2 PPG

9 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Jonnu Smith: 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 Jonnu Smith at 37%. That ranking gap means Greg Dulcich carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Greg Dulcich vs Jonnu Smith: The Full Breakdown

Greg Dulcich and Jonnu Smith are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 PPG across 9 games with the Miami Dolphins, while Jonnu Smith posted 8.2 PPG in 15 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 2.7-PPG gap gives Jonnu Smith the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Jonnu Smith is the volume tight end in this matchup with 52 receptions for 562 yards, while Greg Dulcich profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 26 catches). In weeks where Greg Dulcich finds the end zone he out-scores Jonnu Smith, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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

Did You Know?

•Jonnu Smith outscored Greg Dulcich by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonnu Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to Greg Dulcich's 9. That durability gap means Jonnu Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jonnu Smith scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jonnu Smith saw 68 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Greg Dulcich vs Jonnu Smith: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Greg Dulcich	Jonnu Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	8.2
Games Played	9	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	50	123
Receptions	26	52
Rec/Game	2.9	3.5
Receiving Yards	335	562
Rec Yds/Game	37.2	37.5
Receiving TDs	1	4
Targets	33	68
Target Share/Game	3.7	4.5
Age	26	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Jonnu Smith outscored Greg Dulcich by 2.7 PPG in 2025 (8.2 to 5.5). 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 Greg Dulcich or Jonnu Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonnu Smith has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 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 Greg Dulcich and Jonnu Smith average in 2025?▾

Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

Do Greg Dulcich and Jonnu Smith share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Greg Dulcich and Jonnu Smith share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Greg Dulcich or Jonnu Smith a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith outscored Greg Dulcich by 2.7 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.