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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jake Tonges vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jake Tonges is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 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. Will Dissly at 3.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jake Tonges higher, but do not fade Will Dissly 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

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Jake Tonges

Will Dissly

Head to Head

8.5 PPG3.9 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Will Dissly: 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 Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Jake Tonges carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jake Tonges vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jake Tonges and Will Dissly is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers tight end put up 8.5 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Will Dissly of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 3.9 in 16. A 4.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.6 points favors Jake Tonges, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Jake Tonges had 34 catches for 293 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. 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 8 while Will Dissly is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jake Tonges is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Will Dissly 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. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jake Tonges outscored Will Dissly by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Will Dissly 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.
•Jake Tonges saw 46 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 Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jake Tonges	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	3.9
Games Played	9	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	62
Receptions	34	32
Rec/Game	3.8	2.0
Receiving Yards	293	285
Rec Yds/Game	32.6	17.8
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	46	42
Target Share/Game	5.1	2.6
Age	26	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 5

Summary

8.5 PPG for Jake Tonges versus 3.9 for Will Dissly in 2025. The baseline favors Jake Tonges, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jake Tonges or Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jake Tonges has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Jake Tonges and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jake Tonges or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges outscored Will Dissly by 4.6 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.