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Harold Fannin Jr. vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.9-PPG advantage is real (9.4 to 5.5), and Harold Fannin Jr.'s 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Taysom Hill 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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TECleveland Browns#9PPG LEADER
Harold Fannin Jr.
PPG
9.4
Games
16
Rec
72
Rec Yds
731
Rec TDs
6
Targets
107
Bye
Week 11
TENew Orleans Saints#99
Taysom Hill
PPG
5.5
Games
14
Rec
18
Rec Yds
195
Rec TDs
2
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Harold Fannin Jr.
Taysom Hill

Head to Head

9.4 PPG5.5 PPG
16 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Taysom Hill: 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 Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Harold Fannin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. and Taysom Hill are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG across 16 games with the Cleveland Browns, while Taysom Hill posted 5.5 PPG in 14 appearances for the New Orleans Saints.

A 3.9-PPG gap gives Harold Fannin Jr. 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.

Harold Fannin Jr. is the volume tight end in this matchup with 72 receptions for 731 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill 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 Taysom Hill Week 12. 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

If you can acquire Harold Fannin Jr. at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Taysom Hill is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatHarold Fannin Jr.Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)9.45.5
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15077
Receptions7218
Rec/Game4.51.3
Receiving Yards731195
Rec Yds/Game45.713.9
Receiving TDs62
Targets1070
Target Share/Game6.70.0
Age21-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 12

Summary

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Taysom Hill by 3.9 PPG in 2025 (9.4 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 Harold Fannin Jr. or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 PPG compared to Taysom Hill'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 Harold Fannin Jr. and Taysom Hill average in 2025?

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Harold Fannin Jr. or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Taysom Hill by 3.9 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.