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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Noah Fant vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.5 PPG to Noah Fant's 4.4 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. Noah Fant at 4.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tyler Conklin higher, but do not fade Noah Fant entirely.

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 Jets#99PPG LEADER

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Noah Fant

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

4.4 PPG7.5 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Noah Fant: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #39 at the position). Tyler Conklin: 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 Tyler Conklin at 34%. That ranking gap means Noah Fant carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Noah Fant vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Noah Fant and Tyler Conklin is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cincinnati Bengals tight end put up 4.4 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Tyler Conklin of the New York Jets averaged 7.5 in 17. A 3.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.1 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 Noah Fant profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Noah Fant finds the end zone he out-scores Tyler Conklin, but the floor gap is real.

Noah Fant has his bye in Week 6, and Tyler Conklin 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

Tyler Conklin is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Noah Fant is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Noah Fant (age 28) 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 Noah Fant by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Noah Fant's 13. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin 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.
•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

Noah Fant vs Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Noah Fant	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.4	7.5
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	57	128
Receptions	34	50
Rec/Game	2.6	2.9
Receiving Yards	288	525
Rec Yds/Game	22.2	30.9
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	41	65
Target Share/Game	3.2	3.8
Age	28	-
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

7.5 PPG for Tyler Conklin versus 4.4 for Noah Fant 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 Noah Fant or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Conklin has the edge at 7.5 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 Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Noah Fant averaged 4.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Noah Fant and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Noah Fant (CIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Tyler Conklin outscored Noah Fant by 3.1 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.