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Noah Gray or Taysom HillWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Taysom Hill over Noah Gray in 2026.

Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG in 2025 to Noah Gray's 4.6, a 0.9 point per game edge. Hill posted that edge in only 14 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability.

The Bottom Line

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
Noah Gray
PPG
4.6
Games
17
Rec
38
Rec Yds
385
Rec TDs
2
Targets
50
Bye
Week 6
TENew Orleans SaintsPPG 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 Gray
Taysom Hill

Head to Head

4.6 PPG5.5 PPG
17 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Noah Gray: Unranked TE. Taysom Hill: Unranked TE. Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Noah Gray is producing at 21% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That per-game gap means Taysom Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

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.
StatNoah GrayTaysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)4.65.5
Games Played1714
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)7877
Receptions3818
Rec/Game2.21.3
Receiving Yards385195
Rec Yds/Game22.613.9
Receiving TDs22
Targets500
Target Share/Game2.90.0
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 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.

Should I draft Noah Gray or Taysom Hill in 2026 fantasy football?

Taysom Hill is the earlier pick. He averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 to Noah Gray's 4.6, a 0.9 point per game edge over a full season. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

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.

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