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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Taysom Hill vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Trey McBride is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.9 PPG and 1,239 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Taysom Hill (5.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Trey McBride as the starter and Taysom Hill as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Taysom Hill

Trey McBride

Head to Head

5.5 PPG14.9 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Taysom Hill is producing at 25% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Taysom Hill vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Trey McBride put up 14.9 fantasy points per game for the Arizona Cardinals in 2025, while Taysom Hill managed 5.5 across 14 games with the New Orleans Saints. A 9.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

Trey McBride carries a 9.4-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 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 Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Taysom Hill sits Week 12 while Trey McBride is off Week 14. 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

If you can acquire Trey McBride at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Taysom Hill is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 160 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Taysom Hill vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Taysom Hill	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	14.9
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	253
Receptions	18	126
Rec/Game	1.3	7.4
Receiving Yards	195	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	13.9	72.9
Receiving TDs	2	11
Targets	0	169
Target Share/Game	0.0	9.9
Age	-	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Trey McBride holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.9 points per game. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Taysom Hill or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.4 points per game.

When are Taysom Hill and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Taysom Hill or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Taysom Hill by 9.4 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.