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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Luke Musgrave vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.5 PPG to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Conklin is the better play on a neutral week. 7.5 PPG with 525 yards gives a reliable baseline. Luke Musgrave at 4.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyler Conklin higher, but do not fade Luke Musgrave entirely.

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

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TEGreen Bay Packers#99

Luke Musgrave

PPG

4.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

335

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TENew York Jets#99PPG LEADER

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Luke Musgrave

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

4.8 PPG7.5 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Luke Musgrave: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Conklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Luke Musgrave is producing at 22% of elite pace and Tyler Conklin at 34%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Luke Musgrave vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Luke Musgrave and Tyler Conklin is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Green Bay Packers tight end put up 4.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Tyler Conklin of the New York Jets averaged 7.5 in 17. A 2.7-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.7 points favors Tyler Conklin, 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.

Tyler Conklin is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 525 yards, while Luke Musgrave profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 30 catches). In weeks where Luke Musgrave finds the end zone he out-scores Tyler Conklin, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Luke Musgrave sits Week 10 while Tyler Conklin 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: Luke Musgrave (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Conklin outscored Luke Musgrave by a projected 46 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Luke Musgrave's 14. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Conklin scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Conklin saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Luke Musgrave vs Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Luke Musgrave	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.8	7.5
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	128
Receptions	30	50
Rec/Game	2.1	2.9
Receiving Yards	335	525
Rec Yds/Game	23.9	30.9
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	42	65
Target Share/Game	3.0	3.8
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 12

Summary

7.5 PPG for Tyler Conklin versus 4.8 for Luke Musgrave in 2025. The baseline favors Tyler Conklin, 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 Luke Musgrave or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Conklin has the edge at 7.5 PPG compared to Luke Musgrave's 4.8 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 Luke Musgrave and Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Luke Musgrave averaged 4.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.7 points per game.

When are Luke Musgrave and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Luke Musgrave (GB) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Luke Musgrave or Tyler Conklin a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Conklin outscored Luke Musgrave 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.