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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ja'Tavion Sanders vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.5 PPG to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 4.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Conklin is the better play on a neutral week. 7.5 PPG with 525 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ja'Tavion Sanders at 4.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyler Conklin higher, but do not fade Ja'Tavion Sanders entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TECarolina Panthers#99

Ja'Tavion Sanders

PPG

4.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

308

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TENew York Jets#99PPG LEADER

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Ja'Tavion Sanders

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

4.2 PPG7.5 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Ja'Tavion Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Conklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Ja'Tavion Sanders is producing at 19% of elite pace and Tyler Conklin at 34%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ja'Tavion Sanders vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tyler Conklin for your lineup, you are not alone. Ja'Tavion Sanders finished the 2025 season at 4.2 PPG for the Carolina Panthers (14 games), and Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 for the New York Jets (17 games).

That 3.3-point weekly advantage for Tyler Conklin 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.

Tyler Conklin is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 525 yards, while Ja'Tavion Sanders profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Ja'Tavion Sanders finds the end zone he out-scores Tyler Conklin, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ja'Tavion Sanders sits Week 11 while Tyler Conklin is off Week 12. 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

Tyler Conklin is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ja'Tavion Sanders is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ja'Tavion Sanders (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Conklin outscored Ja'Tavion Sanders by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 14. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Conklin scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Conklin saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ja'Tavion Sanders vs Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ja'Tavion Sanders	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.2	7.5
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	59	128
Receptions	32	50
Rec/Game	2.3	2.9
Receiving Yards	308	525
Rec Yds/Game	22.0	30.9
Receiving TDs	1	3
Targets	45	65
Target Share/Game	3.2	3.8
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyler Conklin at 7.5 PPG, 3.3 points per game above Ja'Tavion Sanders's 4.2. 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 Ja'Tavion Sanders or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Conklin has the edge at 7.5 PPG compared to Ja'Tavion Sanders's 4.2 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 Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Ja'Tavion Sanders averaged 4.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Ja'Tavion Sanders and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ja'Tavion Sanders (CAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ja'Tavion Sanders or Tyler Conklin a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Conklin outscored Ja'Tavion Sanders by 3.3 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.