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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Tucker Kraft vs Tyler ConklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Tyler Conklin's 7.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.6 PPG and 492 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Tyler Conklin (7.5 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Tucker Kraft as the starter and Tyler Conklin as depth.

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

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TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

TENew York Jets#99

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Tucker Kraft

Tyler Conklin

Head to Head

12.6 PPG7.5 PPG

8 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Tyler Conklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Tucker Kraft is producing at 57% of elite pace and Tyler Conklin at 34%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Tucker Kraft vs Tyler Conklin: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Tucker Kraft (Green Bay Packers) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.6 fantasy points per game in 8 games. Tyler Conklin (New York Jets) came in at 7.5 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tucker Kraft carries a 5.1-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.

Tyler Conklin is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 525 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 Tyler Conklin, but the floor gap is real.

Tucker Kraft has his bye in Week 11, and Tyler Conklin rests in Week 12. 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 Tucker Kraft at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Tyler Conklin is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Conklin (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Tyler Conklin by a projected 87 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Conklin saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tucker Kraft vs Tyler Conklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tucker Kraft	Tyler Conklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	7.5
Games Played	8	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	101	128
Receptions	32	50
Rec/Game	4.0	2.9
Receiving Yards	489	525
Rec Yds/Game	61.1	30.9
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	44	65
Target Share/Game	5.5	3.8
Age	25	-
Experience	2 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tucker Kraft holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 points per game. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 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 Tucker Kraft or Tyler Conklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Tyler Conklin's 7.5 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 Tucker Kraft and Tyler Conklin average in 2025?▾

Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.1 points per game.

When are Tucker Kraft and Tyler Conklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tucker Kraft or Tyler Conklin a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Tyler Conklin by 5.1 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.