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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Trey McBride vs Tucker KraftWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Tucker Kraft's 12.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Trey McBride has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.3-PPG advantage is real (14.9 to 12.6), and Trey McBride's 11 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tucker Kraft 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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TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

TEGreen Bay Packers#2

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Trey McBride

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

14.9 PPG12.6 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Trey McBride is producing at 68% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Trey McBride vs Tucker Kraft: The Full Breakdown

Trey McBride and Tucker Kraft are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG across 17 games with the Arizona Cardinals, while Tucker Kraft posted 12.6 PPG in 8 appearances for the Green Bay Packers.

A 2.3-PPG gap gives Trey McBride 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.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

Trey McBride has his bye in Week 14, and Tucker Kraft rests in Week 11. 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

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: Trey McBride (age 26) 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?

•Trey McBride outscored Tucker Kraft by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Trey McBride vs Tucker Kraft: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Trey McBride	Tucker Kraft
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.9	12.6
Games Played	17	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	253	101
Receptions	126	32
Rec/Game	7.4	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,239	489
Rec Yds/Game	72.9	61.1
Receiving TDs	11	6
Targets	169	44
Target Share/Game	9.9	5.5
Age	26	25
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Trey McBride outscored Tucker Kraft by 2.3 PPG in 2025 (14.9 to 12.6). 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 Trey McBride or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Tucker Kraft's 12.6 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 Trey McBride and Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Trey McBride averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Trey McBride and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Trey McBride or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Tucker Kraft by 2.3 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.