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Harold Fannin Jr. vs Travis KelceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Harold Fannin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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 Travis Kelce are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-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
16
Rec
72
Rec Yds
731
Rec TDs
6
Targets
107
Bye
Week 11
TEKansas City Chiefs#10
Travis Kelce
PPG
9.1
Games
17
Rec
76
Rec Yds
851
Rec TDs
5
Targets
108
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Harold Fannin Jr.
Travis Kelce

Head to Head

9.4 PPG9.1 PPG
16 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Harold Fannin Jr.: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #9 at the position). Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Harold Fannin Jr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Travis Kelce at 41%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Travis Kelce: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Harold Fannin Jr. and Travis Kelce is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.3 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 PPG with the Cleveland Browns across 16 games, and Travis Kelce posted 9.1 with the Kansas City Chiefs in 17.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Harold Fannin Jr. had 72 catches for 731 yards; Travis Kelce posted 76 for 851. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Harold Fannin Jr. has his bye in Week 11, and Travis Kelce rests in Week 5. 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: Harold Fannin Jr. (age 21) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Travis Kelce by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Travis Kelce played 17 games in 2025 compared to Harold Fannin Jr.'s 16. That durability gap means Travis Kelce 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.
  • Travis Kelce saw 108 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • Harold Fannin Jr. is 15 years younger than Travis Kelce (21 vs 36), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Harold Fannin Jr. vs Travis Kelce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatHarold Fannin Jr.Travis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)9.49.1
Games Played1617
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)150155
Receptions7276
Rec/Game4.54.5
Receiving Yards731851
Rec Yds/Game45.750.1
Receiving TDs65
Targets107108
Target Share/Game6.76.4
Age2136
Experience-12 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

9.4 PPG for Harold Fannin Jr. versus 9.1 for Travis Kelce 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 Travis Kelce in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Harold Fannin Jr. has the edge at 9.4 PPG compared to Travis Kelce's 9.1 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 Travis Kelce average in 2025?

Harold Fannin Jr. averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Harold Fannin Jr. and Travis Kelce's bye weeks in 2026?

Harold Fannin Jr. (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Harold Fannin Jr. or Travis Kelce a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Harold Fannin Jr. outscored Travis Kelce by 0.3 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.