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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jonnu Smith vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonnu Smith is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 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. Will Dissly at 3.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jonnu Smith 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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TEMiami Dolphins#99PPG LEADER

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Jonnu Smith

Will Dissly

Head to Head

8.2 PPG3.9 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Will Dissly: 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 Will Dissly at 18%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Jonnu Smith vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jonnu Smith and Will Dissly for your lineup, you are not alone. Jonnu Smith finished the 2025 season at 8.2 PPG for the Miami Dolphins (15 games), and Will Dissly averaged 3.9 for the Los Angeles Chargers (16 games).

That 4.3-point weekly advantage for Jonnu Smith 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.

Jonnu Smith is the volume tight end in this matchup with 52 receptions for 562 yards, while Will Dissly profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Will Dissly finds the end zone he out-scores Jonnu Smith, but the floor gap is real.

Jonnu Smith has his bye in Week 6, and Will Dissly rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jonnu Smith 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: Jonnu Smith (age 27) 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?

•Jonnu Smith outscored Will Dissly by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jonnu Smith's 15. That durability gap means Will Dissly 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jonnu Smith vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jonnu Smith	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	3.9
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	62
Receptions	52	32
Rec/Game	3.5	2.0
Receiving Yards	562	285
Rec Yds/Game	37.5	17.8
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	68	42
Target Share/Game	4.5	2.6
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jonnu Smith at 8.2 PPG, 4.3 points per game above Will Dissly's 3.9. 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 Jonnu Smith or Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonnu Smith has the edge at 8.2 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 Jonnu Smith and Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Jonnu Smith and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jonnu Smith or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith outscored Will Dissly by 4.3 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.