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

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Greg Dulcich's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Theo Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (7.0 to 5.5), and Theo Johnson's 5 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.

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

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TEMiami Dolphins#32
Greg Dulcich
PPG
5.5
Games
9
Rec
26
Rec Yds
335
Rec TDs
1
Targets
33
Bye
Week 6
TENew York Giants#24PPG LEADER
Theo Johnson
PPG
7.0
Games
15
Rec
45
Rec Yds
528
Rec TDs
5
Targets
74
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Greg Dulcich
Theo Johnson

Head to Head

5.5 PPG7.0 PPG
9 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Greg Dulcich: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #32 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Greg Dulcich is producing at 25% of elite pace and Theo Johnson at 32%. That ranking gap means Theo Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Greg Dulcich vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Greg Dulcich and Theo Johnson 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 Theo Johnson posted 7.0 PPG in 15 appearances for the New York Giants.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Theo Johnson 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.

Theo Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 45 receptions for 528 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 Theo Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

Greg Dulcich has his bye in Week 6, and Theo Johnson rests in Week 8. 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: Greg Dulcich (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Theo Johnson outscored Greg Dulcich by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Theo Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Greg Dulcich's 9. That durability gap means Theo Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Theo Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Theo Johnson saw 74 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 Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGreg DulcichTheo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)5.57.0
Games Played915
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)50105
Receptions2645
Rec/Game2.93.0
Receiving Yards335528
Rec Yds/Game37.235.2
Receiving TDs15
Targets3374
Target Share/Game3.74.9
Age2625
Experience3 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 8

Summary

Theo Johnson outscored Greg Dulcich by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (7.0 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 Theo Johnson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Theo Johnson has the edge at 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?

Greg Dulcich averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

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

Greg Dulcich (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Theo Johnson outscored Greg Dulcich by 1.5 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.

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