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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tank Dell vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tank Dell is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tank Dell is the better fantasy play this season.

Tank Dell is the better play on a neutral week. 8.5 PPG with 588 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tyler Lockett at 6.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tank Dell higher, but do not fade Tyler Lockett entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRHouston Texans#99PPG LEADER

Tank Dell

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

588

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Tank Dell

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

8.5 PPG6.9 PPG

12 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Tank Dell: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Tank Dell is producing at 39% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Tank Dell vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Tank Dell and Tyler Lockett for your lineup, you are not alone. Tank Dell finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the Houston Texans (12 games), and Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 for the Seattle Seahawks (15 games).

That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Tank Dell is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Tank Dell turned 72 targets into 588 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Tyler Lockett converted 72 looks into 548 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Tank Dell sits Week 14 while Tyler Lockett is off Week 10. 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: Tank Dell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tank Dell outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Lockett played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tank Dell's 12. That durability gap means Tyler Lockett contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tank Dell scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tyler Lockett saw 72 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tank Dell vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tank Dell	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	6.9
Games Played	12	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	102	104
Receptions	48	48
Rec/Game	4.0	3.2
Receiving Yards	588	548
Rec Yds/Game	49.0	36.5
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	72	72
Target Share/Game	6.0	4.8
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tank Dell at 8.5 PPG, 1.6 points per game above Tyler Lockett's 6.9. 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 Tank Dell or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tank Dell has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tank Dell and Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Tank Dell averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Tank Dell and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tank Dell (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tank Dell or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tank Dell outscored Tyler Lockett by 1.6 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.