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Travis Kelce or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Travis Kelce is a Kansas City Chiefs tight end who averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEKansas City Chiefs#8 TE
Travis Kelce
PPG
10.4
Games
5
Rec
20
Rec Yds
299
Rec TDs
2
Targets
27
Bye
Week 5
WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR
Tyquan Thornton
PPG
9.9
Games
4
Rec
11
Rec Yds
219
Rec TDs
2
Targets
15
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Travis Kelce vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTravis KelceTyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)10.49.9
Games Played54
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5240
Receptions2011
Rec/Game4.02.8
Receiving Yards299219
Rec Yds/Game59.854.8
Receiving TDs22
Targets2715
Target Share/Game5.43.8
Age3726
Experience13 yrs4 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Travis Kelce or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Travis Kelce and Tyquan Thornton is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Travis Kelce averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Travis Kelce or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Travis Kelce averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Travis Kelce and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Travis Kelce averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.5 points per game.

Do Travis Kelce and Tyquan Thornton share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Travis Kelce and Tyquan Thornton share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

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