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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Evan EngramWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Evan Engram is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.9 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Evan Engram is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Evan Engram edges Cade Stover by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Evan Engram goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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TEHouston Texans#99

Cade Stover

PPG

3.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

215

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TEDenver Broncos#35PPG LEADER

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Evan Engram

Head to Head

3.5 PPG4.9 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Evan Engram at 22%. That ranking gap means Evan Engram carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cade Stover vs Evan Engram: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Cade Stover finished the 2025 season at 3.5 PPG over 15 games with the Houston Texans, while Evan Engram clocked in at 4.9 across 16 appearances for the Denver Broncos. A 1.4-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Evan Engram is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 461 yards, while Cade Stover profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 22 catches). In weeks where Cade Stover finds the end zone he out-scores Evan Engram, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Cade Stover is off Week 14 and Evan Engram Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Cade Stover (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Evan Engram outscored Cade Stover by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cade Stover's 15. That durability gap means Evan Engram contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cade Stover scored 1 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cade Stover vs Evan Engram: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Evan Engram
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	4.9
Games Played	15	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	78
Receptions	22	50
Rec/Game	1.5	3.1
Receiving Yards	215	461
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	28.8
Receiving TDs	1	1
Targets	32	76
Target Share/Game	2.1	4.8
Age	-	31
Experience	-	8 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

Evan Engram outscored Cade Stover by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (4.9 to 3.5). 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 Cade Stover or Evan Engram in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Evan Engram has the edge at 4.9 PPG compared to Cade Stover's 3.5 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 Cade Stover and Evan Engram average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Evan Engram's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Evan Engram a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Evan Engram outscored Cade Stover by 1.4 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.