Jake Tonges vs Juwan Johnson: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Jake Tonges and Juwan Johnson for your lineup, you are not alone. Jake Tonges finished the 2025 season at 4.5 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (17 games), and Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 for the New Orleans Saints (17 games).
That 3.8-point weekly advantage for Juwan Johnson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 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 Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.
One scheduling note: Jake Tonges is off Week 9 and Juwan Johnson 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.
