Jake Tonges vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Trey McBride put up 14.9 fantasy points per game for the Arizona Cardinals in 2025, while Jake Tonges managed 4.5 across 17 games with the San Francisco 49ers. A 10.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.
That 10.4-point weekly advantage for Trey McBride 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.
Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jake Tonges sits Week 9 while Trey McBride is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
