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Noah Fant vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.5 PPG to Noah Fant's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Taysom Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Taysom Hill and Noah Fant are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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
13
Rec
34
Rec Yds
288
Rec TDs
3
Targets
41
Bye
Week 6
TENew Orleans Saints#99PPG LEADER
Taysom Hill
PPG
5.5
Games
14
Rec
18
Rec Yds
195
Rec TDs
2
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Noah Fant
Taysom Hill

Head to Head

4.4 PPG5.5 PPG
13 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Taysom Hill: 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 Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Noah Fant carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Noah Fant vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Noah Fant and Taysom Hill is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Noah Fant averaged 4.4 PPG with the Cincinnati Bengals across 13 games, and Taysom Hill posted 5.5 with the New Orleans Saints in 14.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Noah Fant is the volume tight end in this matchup with 34 receptions for 288 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 Noah Fant, but the floor gap is real.

Noah Fant has his bye in Week 6, and Taysom Hill rests in Week 12. 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

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. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Taysom Hill outscored Noah Fant by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Noah Fant's 13. That durability gap means Taysom Hill 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

Noah Fant vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatNoah FantTaysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)4.45.5
Games Played1314
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5777
Receptions3418
Rec/Game2.61.3
Receiving Yards288195
Rec Yds/Game22.213.9
Receiving TDs32
Targets410
Target Share/Game3.20.0
Age28-
Experience6 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG, 1.1 points per game above Noah Fant's 4.4. 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 Noah Fant or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Taysom Hill has the edge at 5.5 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 Taysom Hill average in 2025?

Noah Fant averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Noah Fant and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Noah Fant (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Noah Fant or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Taysom Hill outscored Noah Fant by 1.1 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.

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