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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Taysom Hill vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.5 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Conklin is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyler Conklin has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (7.5 to 5.5), and Tyler Conklin's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Taysom Hill is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

TENew York Jets#99PPG LEADER

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Taysom Hill

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

5.5 PPG7.5 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Conklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Taysom Hill is producing at 25% of elite pace and Tyler Conklin at 34%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Taysom Hill vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

Taysom Hill and Tyler Conklin are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG across 14 games with the New Orleans Saints, while Tyler Conklin posted 7.5 PPG in 17 appearances for the New York Jets.

A 2.0-PPG gap gives Tyler Conklin the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Tyler Conklin is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 525 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 Tyler Conklin, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 12 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tyler Conklin outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin 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.
•Both players share a Week 12 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Taysom Hill vs Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Taysom Hill	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.5	7.5
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	77	128
Receptions	18	50
Rec/Game	1.3	2.9
Receiving Yards	195	525
Rec Yds/Game	13.9	30.9
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	0	65
Target Share/Game	0.0	3.8
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 12

Summary

Tyler Conklin outscored Taysom Hill by 2.0 PPG in 2025 (7.5 to 5.5). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Taysom Hill or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Conklin has the edge at 7.5 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 Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

Do Taysom Hill and Tyler Conklin share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Taysom Hill and Tyler Conklin share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Taysom Hill or Tyler Conklin a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Conklin outscored Taysom Hill by 2.0 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.