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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Taysom Hill vs Travis KelceWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Travis Kelce is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.1 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Travis Kelce is the better fantasy play this season.

Travis Kelce is the better play on a neutral week. 9.1 PPG with 852 yards gives a reliable baseline. Taysom Hill at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Travis Kelce higher, but do not fade Taysom Hill entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

TEKansas City Chiefs#10PPG LEADER

Travis Kelce

PPG

9.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

851

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Taysom Hill

Travis Kelce

Head to Head

5.5 PPG9.1 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Travis Kelce: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) TE (ranked #10 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Taysom Hill is producing at 25% of elite pace and Travis Kelce at 41%. That ranking gap means Travis Kelce carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Taysom Hill vs Travis Kelce: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Taysom Hill and Travis Kelce for your lineup, you are not alone. Taysom Hill finished the 2025 season at 5.5 PPG for the New Orleans Saints (14 games), and Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 for the Kansas City Chiefs (17 games).

That 3.6-point weekly advantage for Travis Kelce 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.

Travis Kelce is the volume tight end in this matchup with 76 receptions for 851 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 Travis Kelce, but the floor gap is real.

Taysom Hill has his bye in Week 12, and Travis Kelce rests in Week 5. 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

Travis Kelce is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Taysom Hill is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Travis Kelce (age 36) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Travis Kelce outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Travis Kelce played 17 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Travis Kelce 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

Taysom Hill vs Travis Kelce: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Taysom Hill	Travis Kelce
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	9.1
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	155
Receptions	18	76
Rec/Game	1.3	4.5
Receiving Yards	195	851
Rec Yds/Game	13.9	50.1
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	0	108
Target Share/Game	0.0	6.4
Age	-	36
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Travis Kelce at 9.1 PPG, 3.6 points per game above Taysom Hill's 5.5. 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 Taysom Hill or Travis Kelce in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Travis Kelce has the edge at 9.1 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Taysom Hill and Travis Kelce average in 2025?▾

Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Travis Kelce averaged 9.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Taysom Hill and Travis Kelce's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Travis Kelce (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Taysom Hill or Travis Kelce a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Travis Kelce outscored Taysom Hill by 3.6 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.