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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Greg Dulcich vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Juwan Johnson is the better play on a neutral week. 8.3 PPG with 889 yards gives a reliable baseline. Greg Dulcich at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Juwan Johnson higher, but do not fade Greg Dulcich entirely.

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

TENew Orleans Saints#17PPG LEADER

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Greg Dulcich

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

5.5 PPG8.3 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Greg Dulcich is producing at 25% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. That ranking gap means Juwan Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Greg Dulcich vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Greg Dulcich and Juwan Johnson for your lineup, you are not alone. Greg Dulcich finished the 2025 season at 5.5 PPG for the Miami Dolphins (9 games), and Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 for the New Orleans Saints (17 games).

That 2.8-point weekly advantage for Juwan 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.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 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 Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Greg Dulcich sits Week 6 while Juwan Johnson is off Week 8. 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. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Juwan Johnson outscored Greg Dulcich by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Greg Dulcich's 9. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Juwan Johnson scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 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 Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Greg Dulcich	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	8.3
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	50	141
Receptions	26	77
Rec/Game	2.9	4.5
Receiving Yards	335	889
Rec Yds/Game	37.2	52.3
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	33	102
Target Share/Game	3.7	6.0
Age	26	29
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Juwan Johnson at 8.3 PPG, 2.8 points per game above Greg Dulcich's 5.5. 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 Greg Dulcich or Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Juwan Johnson has the edge at 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Greg Dulcich and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Greg Dulcich (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Greg Dulcich or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson outscored Greg Dulcich by 2.8 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.