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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jake TongesWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Jake Tonges's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Harold Fannin Jr. and Jake Tonges are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.9-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER

Harold Fannin Jr.

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

731

Rec TDs

Targets

107

Bye

Week 11

TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Jake Tonges

Head to Head

9.4 PPG8.5 PPG

16 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Harold Fannin Jr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Jake Tonges at 39%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jake Tonges: The Full Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. (9.4 PPG) and Jake Tonges (8.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games for the Cleveland Browns; Jake Tonges suited up 9 times for the San Francisco 49ers.

A 0.9-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores Harold Fannin Jr., but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Harold Fannin Jr. sits Week 11 while Jake Tonges 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: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) 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?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Harold Fannin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Harold Fannin Jr. scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Harold Fannin Jr. saw 107 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Harold Fannin Jr. is 5 years younger than Jake Tonges (21 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jake Tonges: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Harold Fannin Jr.	Jake Tonges
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.4	8.5
Games Played	16	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	77
Receptions	72	34
Rec/Game	4.5	3.8
Receiving Yards	731	293
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	32.6
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	107	46
Target Share/Game	6.7	5.1
Age	21	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Harold Fannin Jr. at 9.4 PPG, 0.9 points per game above Jake Tonges's 8.5. 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 Harold Fannin Jr. or Jake Tonges in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Jake Tonges average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Jake Tonges's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Harold Fannin Jr. or Jake Tonges a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Jake Tonges by 0.9 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.