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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 1.5-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 7.0), and Jake Tonges's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Theo Johnson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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 York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jake Tonges

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

8.5 PPG7.0 PPG

9 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jake Tonges is producing at 39% of elite pace and Theo Johnson at 32%. That ranking gap means Jake Tonges carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jake Tonges vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jake Tonges (San Francisco 49ers) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.5 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Theo Johnson (New York Giants) came in at 7.0 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Jake Tonges carries a 1.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Jake Tonges had 34 catches for 293 yards; Theo Johnson posted 45 for 528. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 8 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jake Tonges outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Theo Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Theo 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.
•Theo Johnson saw 74 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 Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Tonges	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	7.0
Games Played	9	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	105
Receptions	34	45
Rec/Game	3.8	3.0
Receiving Yards	293	528
Rec Yds/Game	32.6	35.2
Receiving TDs	5	5
Targets	46	74
Target Share/Game	5.1	4.9
Age	26	25
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Jake Tonges holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 points per game. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 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 Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

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

Yes, both Jake Tonges and Theo 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 Theo Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored Theo Johnson by 1.5 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.