Jake Tonges vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Tucker Kraft put up 12.6 fantasy points per game for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, while Jake Tonges managed 4.5 across 17 games with the San Francisco 49ers. A 8.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.
That 8.1-point weekly advantage for Tucker Kraft 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.
Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Jake Tonges had 34 catches for 293 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. 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 9 while Tucker Kraft is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
