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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Tonges vs Kenneth Walker IIIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kenneth Walker III is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Jake Tonges's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kenneth Walker III is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Kenneth Walker III (10.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jake Tonges (8.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

RBSeattle Seahawks#29PPG LEADER

Kenneth Walker III

PPG

10.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,027

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jake Tonges

Kenneth Walker III

Head to Head

8.5 PPG10.4 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Kenneth Walker III: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #29 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Jake Tonges vs Kenneth Walker III: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jake Tonges (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Kenneth Walker III (RB, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 9 games, while Kenneth Walker III posted 10.4 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Jake Tonges has his bye in Week 8, Kenneth Walker III in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Kenneth Walker III (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kenneth Walker III outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kenneth Walker III played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Kenneth Walker III 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.
•Jake Tonges saw 46 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Tonges vs Kenneth Walker III: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Tonges	Kenneth Walker III
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	10.4
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	177
Rushing Yards	0	1,027
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	60.4
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	34	31
Receiving Yards	293	282
Targets	46	36
Total TDs	5	5
Age	26	25
Experience	3 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Kenneth Walker III at 10.4 PPG, 1.9 points per game above Jake Tonges's 8.5. 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 Kenneth Walker III in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kenneth Walker III has the edge at 10.4 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Jake Tonges and Kenneth Walker III average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Kenneth Walker III averaged 10.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Jake Tonges and Kenneth Walker III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Kenneth Walker III (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.