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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jonnu Smith vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy play this season.

Jonnu Smith is the better play on a neutral week. 8.2 PPG with 562 yards gives a reliable baseline. Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jonnu Smith higher, but do not fade Taysom Hill entirely.

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

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TEMiami Dolphins#99PPG LEADER

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Jonnu Smith

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

8.2 PPG5.5 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jonnu Smith is producing at 37% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jonnu Smith vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jonnu Smith and Taysom Hill is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Miami Dolphins tight end put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Taysom Hill of the New Orleans Saints averaged 5.5 in 14. A 2.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.7 points favors Jonnu Smith, 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.

Jonnu Smith is the volume tight end in this matchup with 52 receptions for 562 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Jonnu Smith, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jonnu Smith sits Week 6 while Taysom Hill 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

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: Jonnu Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jonnu Smith outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonnu Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Jonnu Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jonnu Smith vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jonnu Smith	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	5.5
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	77
Receptions	52	18
Rec/Game	3.5	1.3
Receiving Yards	562	195
Rec Yds/Game	37.5	13.9
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	68	0
Target Share/Game	4.5	0.0
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

8.2 PPG for Jonnu Smith versus 5.5 for Taysom Hill in 2025. The baseline favors Jonnu Smith, 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 Jonnu Smith or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonnu Smith has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Jonnu Smith and Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Jonnu Smith and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jonnu Smith or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith outscored Taysom Hill by 2.7 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.