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AJ Barner vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

AJ Barner is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.1 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

AJ Barner is the better fantasy play this season.

AJ Barner is the better play on a neutral week. 7.1 PPG with 533 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 AJ Barner 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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TESeattle Seahawks#22PPG LEADER
AJ Barner
PPG
7.1
Games
17
Rec
52
Rec Yds
519
Rec TDs
6
Targets
68
Bye
Week 11
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
AJ Barner
Will Dissly

Head to Head

7.1 PPG3.9 PPG
17 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

AJ Barner: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #22 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, AJ Barner is producing at 32% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means AJ Barner carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

AJ Barner vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between AJ Barner and Will Dissly for your lineup, you are not alone. AJ Barner finished the 2025 season at 7.1 PPG for the Seattle Seahawks (17 games), and Will Dissly averaged 3.9 for the Los Angeles Chargers (16 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for AJ Barner is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

AJ Barner is the volume tight end in this matchup with 52 receptions for 519 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 AJ Barner, but the floor gap is real.

AJ Barner has his bye in Week 11, 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

AJ Barner 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: AJ Barner (age 24) 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?

  • AJ Barner outscored Will Dissly by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • AJ Barner played 17 games in 2025 compared to Will Dissly's 16. That durability gap means AJ Barner contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • AJ Barner scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • AJ Barner saw 68 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

AJ Barner vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAJ BarnerWill Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)7.13.9
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)12162
Receptions5232
Rec/Game3.12.0
Receiving Yards519285
Rec Yds/Game30.517.8
Receiving TDs62
Targets6842
Target Share/Game4.02.6
Age24-
Experience1 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor AJ Barner at 7.1 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Will Dissly's 3.9. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start AJ Barner or Will Dissly in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, AJ Barner has the edge at 7.1 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 AJ Barner and Will Dissly average in 2025?

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 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 3.2 points per game.

When are AJ Barner and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?

AJ Barner (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is AJ Barner or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

AJ Barner outscored Will Dissly by 3.2 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.

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