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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Noah Fant vs Theo JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Noah Fant's 4.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Theo Johnson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (7.0 to 4.4), and Theo Johnson's 5 touchdowns show scoring upside. Noah Fant 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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TECincinnati Bengals#39

Noah Fant

PPG

4.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

288

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TENew York Giants#24PPG LEADER

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Noah Fant

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

4.4 PPG7.0 PPG

13 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Noah Fant is producing at 20% of elite pace and Theo Johnson at 32%. That ranking gap means Theo Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Noah Fant vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Noah Fant (Cincinnati Bengals) finished the 2025 season averaging 4.4 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Theo Johnson (New York Giants) came in at 7.0 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Theo Johnson carries a 2.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Noah Fant had 34 catches for 288 yards; Theo Johnson posted 45 for 528. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Noah Fant has his bye in Week 6, and Theo Johnson rests in Week 8. 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. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Theo Johnson outscored Noah Fant by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Theo Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Noah Fant's 13. That durability gap means Theo Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Theo Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Theo Johnson saw 74 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Noah Fant vs Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Noah Fant	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.4	7.0
Games Played	13	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	57	105
Receptions	34	45
Rec/Game	2.6	3.0
Receiving Yards	288	528
Rec Yds/Game	22.2	35.2
Receiving TDs	3	5
Targets	41	74
Target Share/Game	3.2	4.9
Age	28	25
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Theo Johnson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.0 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 Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Theo Johnson has the edge at 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

Noah Fant averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Noah Fant and Theo Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Noah Fant (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Theo Johnson outscored Noah Fant by 2.6 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.