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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Tonges vs Saquon BarkleyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Saquon Barkley is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.4 PPG to Jake Tonges's 8.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Saquon Barkley is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Saquon Barkley (13.4 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

RBPhiladelphia Eagles#14PPG LEADER

Saquon Barkley

PPG

13.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,140

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

273

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Jake Tonges

Saquon Barkley

Head to Head

8.5 PPG13.4 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Saquon Barkley: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #14 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 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Jake Tonges vs Saquon Barkley: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jake Tonges (TE, San Francisco 49ers) against Saquon Barkley (RB, Philadelphia Eagles) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 9 games, while Saquon Barkley posted 13.4 PPG across 16 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, Saquon Barkley in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Saquon Barkley at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jake Tonges 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. Saquon Barkley (age 29, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Saquon Barkley outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Saquon Barkley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Saquon Barkley contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Saquon Barkley scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Saquon Barkley saw 50 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 Saquon Barkley: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Tonges	Saquon Barkley
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	13.4
Games Played	9	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	214
Rushing Yards	0	1,140
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	71.3
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	34	37
Receiving Yards	293	273
Targets	46	50
Total TDs	5	9
Age	26	29
Experience	3 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Saquon Barkley holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.4 points per game. Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Tonges or Saquon Barkley in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Saquon Barkley has the edge at 13.4 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 Saquon Barkley average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Saquon Barkley averaged 13.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Jake Tonges and Saquon Barkley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Saquon Barkley (PHI) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.