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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Tonges vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy play this season.

Jake Tonges is the better play on a neutral week. 8.5 PPG with 293 yards gives a reliable baseline. Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jake Tonges higher, but do not fade Taysom Hill entirely.

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

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Jake Tonges

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

8.5 PPG5.5 PPG

9 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jake Tonges is producing at 39% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Jake Tonges carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jake Tonges vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jake Tonges and Taysom Hill for your lineup, you are not alone. Jake Tonges finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (9 games), and Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 for the New Orleans Saints (14 games).

That 3.0-point weekly advantage for Jake Tonges 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.

Jake Tonges is the volume tight end in this matchup with 34 receptions for 293 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Jake Tonges, but the floor gap is real.

Jake Tonges has his bye in Week 8, and Taysom Hill rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jake Tonges is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Taysom Hill is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Tonges outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Taysom Hill 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jake Tonges vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Tonges	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	5.5
Games Played	9	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	77
Receptions	34	18
Rec/Game	3.8	1.3
Receiving Yards	293	195
Rec Yds/Game	32.6	13.9
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	46	0
Target Share/Game	5.1	0.0
Age	26	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jake Tonges at 8.5 PPG, 3.0 points per game above Taysom Hill's 5.5. 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 Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Jake Tonges and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jake Tonges or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored Taysom Hill by 3.0 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.