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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.3 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Juwan Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Juwan Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.8-PPG advantage is real (8.3 to 5.5), and Juwan Johnson's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Taysom Hill is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TENew Orleans Saints#17PPG LEADER

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

8.3 PPG5.5 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Juwan Johnson is producing at 38% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Juwan Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Juwan Johnson vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG across 17 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Taysom Hill posted 5.5 PPG in 14 appearances for the New Orleans Saints.

A 2.8-PPG gap gives Juwan Johnson the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 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 Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Juwan Johnson is off Week 8 and Taysom Hill Week 12. 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

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: Juwan Johnson (age 29) 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?

•Juwan Johnson outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson 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

Juwan Johnson vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Juwan Johnson	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.3	5.5
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	141	77
Receptions	77	18
Rec/Game	4.5	1.3
Receiving Yards	889	195
Rec Yds/Game	52.3	13.9
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	102	0
Target Share/Game	6.0	0.0
Age	29	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 12

Summary

Juwan Johnson outscored Taysom Hill by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (8.3 to 5.5). 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 Juwan Johnson or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Juwan Johnson has the edge at 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Juwan Johnson or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson outscored Taysom Hill by 2.8 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.