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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jonnu SmithWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 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 Jonnu Smith are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.2-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

TEMiami Dolphins#99

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Harold Fannin Jr.

Jonnu Smith

Head to Head

9.4 PPG8.2 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Harold Fannin Jr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Jonnu Smith at 37%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jonnu Smith: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Harold Fannin Jr. finished the 2025 season at 9.4 PPG over 16 games with the Cleveland Browns, while Jonnu Smith clocked in at 8.2 across 15 appearances for the Miami Dolphins. A 1.2-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 yards, while Jonnu Smith profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 52 catches). In weeks where Jonnu Smith finds the end zone he out-scores Harold Fannin Jr., but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Harold Fannin Jr. is off Week 11 and Jonnu Smith Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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

Did You Know?

•Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Jonnu Smith by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jonnu Smith's 15. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Jonnu Smith: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Harold Fannin Jr.	Jonnu Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.4	8.2
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	150	123
Receptions	72	52
Rec/Game	4.5	3.5
Receiving Yards	731	562
Rec Yds/Game	45.7	37.5
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	107	68
Target Share/Game	6.7	4.5
Age	21	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

9.4 PPG for Harold Fannin Jr. versus 8.2 for Jonnu Smith in 2025. The baseline favors Harold Fannin Jr., though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Harold Fannin Jr. or Jonnu Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 PPG compared to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 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 Jonnu Smith average in 2025?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Jonnu Smith's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Jonnu Smith (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Harold Fannin Jr. or Jonnu Smith a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Jonnu Smith by 1.2 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.