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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Noah Fant vs Noah GrayWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Noah Gray is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.6 PPG to Noah Fant's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Noah Gray is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Noah Gray edges Noah Fant by 0.2 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Noah Gray goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TECincinnati Bengals#39

Noah Fant

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TEKansas City Chiefs#99PPG LEADER

Noah Gray

PPG

4.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

385

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Noah Fant

Noah Gray

Head to Head

4.4 PPG4.6 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Noah Gray: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Noah Fant is producing at 20% of elite pace and Noah Gray at 21%. That ranking gap means Noah Fant carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Noah Fant vs Noah Gray: The Full Breakdown

Noah Fant (4.4 PPG) and Noah Gray (4.6 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Noah Fant played 13 games for the Cincinnati Bengals; Noah Gray suited up 17 times for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 0.2-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Noah Fant had 34 catches for 288 yards; Noah Gray posted 38 for 385. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 6 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Noah Fant (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Noah Gray (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Noah Gray outscored Noah Fant by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Noah Gray played 17 games in 2025 compared to Noah Fant's 13. That durability gap means Noah Gray contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Noah Fant scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Noah Gray saw 50 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

Noah Fant vs Noah Gray: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Noah Fant	Noah Gray
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.4	4.6
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	57	78
Receptions	34	38
Rec/Game	2.6	2.2
Receiving Yards	288	385
Rec Yds/Game	22.2	22.6
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	41	50
Target Share/Game	3.2	2.9
Age	28	-
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Noah Gray holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 4.6 points per game. Noah Fant averaged 4.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Noah Fant or Noah Gray in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Noah Gray has the edge at 4.6 PPG compared to Noah Fant's 4.4 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 Noah Fant and Noah Gray average in 2025?▾

Noah Fant averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Noah Gray averaged 4.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

Do Noah Fant and Noah Gray share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Noah Fant and Noah Gray share a Week 6 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Noah Fant or Noah Gray a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Noah Gray outscored Noah Fant by 0.2 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.