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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Theo Johnson vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.0 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Theo Johnson is the better fantasy play this season.

Theo Johnson is the better play on a neutral week. 7.0 PPG with 528 yards gives a reliable baseline. Will Dissly at 3.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Theo Johnson higher, but do not fade Will Dissly entirely.

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

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TENew York Giants#24PPG LEADER

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Theo Johnson

Will Dissly

Head to Head

7.0 PPG3.9 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Theo Johnson is producing at 32% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Theo Johnson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Theo Johnson vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Theo Johnson and Will Dissly is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New York Giants tight end put up 7.0 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Will Dissly of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 3.9 in 16. A 3.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.1 points favors Theo Johnson, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one tight end to the other.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Theo Johnson had 45 catches for 528 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Theo Johnson has his bye in Week 8, and Will Dissly 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

Theo Johnson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Will Dissly is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Theo Johnson outscored Will Dissly by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Theo Johnson's 15. That durability gap means Will Dissly 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Theo Johnson vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Theo Johnson	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	3.9
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	105	62
Receptions	45	32
Rec/Game	3.0	2.0
Receiving Yards	528	285
Rec Yds/Game	35.2	17.8
Receiving TDs	5	2
Targets	74	42
Target Share/Game	4.9	2.6
Age	25	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 5

Summary

7.0 PPG for Theo Johnson versus 3.9 for Will Dissly in 2025. The baseline favors Theo Johnson, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Theo Johnson or Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Theo Johnson has the edge at 7.0 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Theo Johnson and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Theo Johnson or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Theo Johnson outscored Will Dissly by 3.1 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.