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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Tonges vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jake Tonges and Juwan Johnson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-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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TESan Francisco 49ers#15PPG LEADER

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jake Tonges

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

8.5 PPG8.3 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jake Tonges is producing at 39% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jake Tonges vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Jake Tonges finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG over 9 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Juwan Johnson clocked in at 8.3 across 17 appearances for the New Orleans Saints. A 0.2-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.

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.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

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: Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Tonges outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jake Tonges scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Tonges vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Tonges	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	8.3
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	141
Receptions	34	77
Rec/Game	3.8	4.5
Receiving Yards	293	889
Rec Yds/Game	32.6	52.3
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	46	102
Target Share/Game	5.1	6.0
Age	26	29
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jake Tonges at 8.5 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Juwan Johnson's 8.3. 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 Jake Tonges or Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Jake Tonges and Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

Do Jake Tonges and Juwan Johnson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jake Tonges and Juwan Johnson share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Jake Tonges or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored Juwan Johnson by 0.2 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.