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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Theo Johnson vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Theo Johnson's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tyreek Hill (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Theo Johnson (7.0 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TENew York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Theo Johnson

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

7.0 PPG10.8 PPG

15 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Theo Johnson vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Theo Johnson (TE, New York Giants) against Tyreek Hill (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG across 4 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Theo Johnson has his bye in Week 8, Tyreek Hill in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyreek Hill at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Theo Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Theo Johnson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Theo Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Theo Johnson scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Theo Johnson saw 74 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Theo Johnson is 7 years younger than Tyreek Hill (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Theo Johnson vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Theo Johnson	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	10.8
Games Played	15	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	105	43
Receptions	45	21
Rec/Game	3.0	5.3
Receiving Yards	528	265
Rec Yds/Game	35.2	66.3
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	74	29
Target Share/Game	4.9	7.3
Age	25	32
Experience	1 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tyreek Hill holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.8 points per game. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 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 Theo Johnson or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Theo Johnson and Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Theo Johnson and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.