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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jonnu Smith vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft is the better play on a neutral week. 12.6 PPG with 492 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jonnu Smith at 8.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tucker Kraft higher, but do not fade Jonnu Smith entirely.

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

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TEMiami Dolphins#99

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jonnu Smith

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

8.2 PPG12.6 PPG

15 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jonnu Smith is producing at 37% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jonnu Smith vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jonnu Smith and Tucker Kraft is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Miami Dolphins tight end put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Tucker Kraft of the Green Bay Packers averaged 12.6 in 8. A 4.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.4 points favors Tucker Kraft, 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 Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft finds the end zone he out-scores Jonnu Smith, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Jonnu Smith is off Week 6 and Tucker Kraft Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tucker Kraft is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jonnu Smith is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jonnu Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Jonnu Smith by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonnu Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Jonnu Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Jonnu Smith saw 68 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jonnu Smith vs Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jonnu Smith	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	12.6
Games Played	15	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	101
Receptions	52	32
Rec/Game	3.5	4.0
Receiving Yards	562	489
Rec Yds/Game	37.5	61.1
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	68	44
Target Share/Game	4.5	5.5
Age	-	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

12.6 PPG for Tucker Kraft versus 8.2 for Jonnu Smith in 2025. The baseline favors Tucker Kraft, 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 Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 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 Jonnu Smith and Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are Jonnu Smith and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jonnu Smith or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Jonnu Smith by 4.4 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.