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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Taysom Hill vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.6 PPG and 492 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 Tucker Kraft 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

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Taysom Hill

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

5.5 PPG12.6 PPG

14 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Taysom Hill is producing at 25% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Taysom Hill vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Tucker Kraft put up 12.6 fantasy points per game for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, while Taysom Hill managed 5.5 across 14 games with the New Orleans Saints. A 7.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

Tucker Kraft carries a 7.1-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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Taysom Hill had 18 catches for 195 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Taysom Hill sits Week 12 while Tucker Kraft is off Week 11. 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 Tucker Kraft 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. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 121 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Taysom Hill played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Taysom Hill contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Taysom Hill vs Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Taysom Hill	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	12.6
Games Played	14	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	101
Receptions	18	32
Rec/Game	1.3	4.0
Receiving Yards	195	489
Rec Yds/Game	13.9	61.1
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	0	44
Target Share/Game	0.0	5.5
Age	-	25
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tucker Kraft holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 7.1 points per game.

When are Taysom Hill and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Taysom Hill or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Taysom Hill by 7.1 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.