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Trey McBride vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Trey McBride is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.9 PPG and 1,239 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Will Dissly (3.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Trey McBride as the starter and Will Dissly as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER
Trey McBride
PPG
14.9
Games
17
Rec
126
Rec Yds
1,239
Rec TDs
11
Targets
169
Bye
Week 14
TELos Angeles Chargers#99
Will Dissly
PPG
3.9
Games
16
Rec
32
Rec Yds
285
Rec TDs
2
Targets
42
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Trey McBride
Will Dissly

Head to Head

14.9 PPG3.9 PPG
17 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Trey McBride is producing at 68% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Trey McBride vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Trey McBride and Will Dissly are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Arizona Cardinals tight end averaged 14.9 PPG in 2025, a full 11.0 points per game ahead of Will Dissly's 3.9 with the Los Angeles Chargers. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

Trey McBride carries a 11.0-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Will Dissly profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Will Dissly finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

Trey McBride has his bye in Week 14, 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

If you can acquire Trey McBride at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Will Dissly is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Trey McBride outscored Will Dissly by a projected 187 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Will Dissly's 16. 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 Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatTrey McBrideWill Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)14.93.9
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)25362
Receptions12632
Rec/Game7.42.0
Receiving Yards1,239285
Rec Yds/Game72.917.8
Receiving TDs112
Targets16942
Target Share/Game9.92.6
Age26-
Experience3 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Trey McBride holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.9 points per game. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 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 Trey McBride or Will Dissly in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 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 Trey McBride and Will Dissly average in 2025?

Trey McBride averaged 14.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 11.0 points per game.

When are Trey McBride and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?

Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Trey McBride or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Trey McBride outscored Will Dissly by 11.0 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.