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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tyreek Hill (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jonnu Smith (8.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Jonnu Smith

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

8.2 PPG10.8 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Jonnu Smith vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jonnu Smith (TE, Miami Dolphins) against Tyreek Hill (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG across 4 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Jonnu Smith by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonnu Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Jonnu Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jonnu Smith scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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.
•Both players share a Week 6 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jonnu Smith vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jonnu Smith	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	10.8
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	43
Receptions	52	21
Rec/Game	3.5	5.3
Receiving Yards	562	265
Rec Yds/Game	37.5	66.3
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	68	29
Target Share/Game	4.5	7.3
Age	-	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Tyreek Hill outscored Jonnu Smith by 2.6 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 8.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jonnu Smith or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

Do Jonnu Smith and Tyreek Hill share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Jonnu Smith and Tyreek Hill share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.