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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Noah Gray 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 Gray's 4.6 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 Gray are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.9-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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TEKansas City Chiefs#99

Noah Gray

PPG

4.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

385

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

TENew Orleans Saints#99PPG LEADER

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Noah Gray

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

4.6 PPG5.5 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Noah Gray: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Noah Gray is producing at 21% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Noah Gray vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Noah Gray (4.6 PPG) and Taysom Hill (5.5 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 Gray played 17 games for the Kansas City Chiefs; Taysom Hill suited up 14 times for the New Orleans Saints.

A 0.9-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.

Noah Gray is the volume tight end in this matchup with 38 receptions for 385 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 Gray, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Noah Gray sits Week 6 while Taysom Hill 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: Noah Gray (age 27) 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 Gray by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Noah Gray played 17 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Noah Gray 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 Gray vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Noah Gray	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.6	5.5
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	77
Receptions	38	18
Rec/Game	2.2	1.3
Receiving Yards	385	195
Rec Yds/Game	22.6	13.9
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	50	0
Target Share/Game	2.9	0.0
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG, 0.9 points per game above Noah Gray's 4.6. 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 Gray or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Taysom Hill has the edge at 5.5 PPG compared to Noah Gray's 4.6 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 Gray and Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Noah Gray averaged 4.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

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

Noah Gray (KC) 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 Gray or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Taysom Hill outscored Noah Gray by 0.9 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.