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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Tonges vs Noah FantWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Noah Fant's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Tonges has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.1-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 4.4), and Jake Tonges's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Noah Fant 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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TESan Francisco 49ers#15PPG LEADER

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TECincinnati Bengals#39

Noah Fant

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jake Tonges

Noah Fant

Head to Head

8.5 PPG4.4 PPG

9 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jake Tonges is producing at 39% of elite pace and Noah Fant at 20%. That ranking gap means Jake Tonges carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jake Tonges vs Noah Fant: The Full Breakdown

Jake Tonges and Noah Fant are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG across 9 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Noah Fant posted 4.4 PPG in 13 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals.

A 4.1-PPG gap gives Jake Tonges 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Jake Tonges had 34 catches for 293 yards; Noah Fant posted 34 for 288. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jake Tonges sits Week 8 while Noah Fant is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Jake Tonges at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Noah Fant is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Noah Fant (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Tonges outscored Noah Fant by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Noah Fant played 13 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Noah Fant 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 Noah Fant: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Tonges	Noah Fant
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	4.4
Games Played	9	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	57
Receptions	34	34
Rec/Game	3.8	2.6
Receiving Yards	293	288
Rec Yds/Game	32.6	22.2
Receiving TDs	5	3
Targets	46	41
Target Share/Game	5.1	3.2
Age	26	28
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

Jake Tonges outscored Noah Fant by 4.1 PPG in 2025 (8.5 to 4.4). 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 Jake Tonges or Noah Fant in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Noah Fant's 4.4 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 Noah Fant average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Noah Fant averaged 4.4 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Jake Tonges and Noah Fant's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Noah Fant (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jake Tonges or Noah Fant a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored Noah Fant by 4.1 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.