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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Cade Stover vs Noah GrayWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Noah Gray is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.6 PPG to Cade Stover's 3.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Noah Gray is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Noah Gray and Cade Stover are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

TEKansas City Chiefs#99PPG LEADER

Noah Gray

PPG

4.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

385

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cade Stover

Noah Gray

Head to Head

3.5 PPG4.6 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cade Stover: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Noah Gray: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Cade Stover is producing at 16% of elite pace and Noah Gray at 21%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cade Stover vs Noah Gray: 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 Noah Gray clocked in at 4.6 across 17 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs. A 1.1-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.

Noah Gray is the volume tight end in this matchup with 38 receptions for 385 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 Noah Gray, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Cade Stover is off Week 14 and Noah Gray Week 6. 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. Noah Gray (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Noah Gray outscored Cade Stover by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Noah Gray played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cade Stover's 15. That durability gap means Noah Gray contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Noah Gray scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Noah Gray saw 50 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 Noah Gray: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cade Stover	Noah Gray
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.5	4.6
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	53	78
Receptions	22	38
Rec/Game	1.5	2.2
Receiving Yards	215	385
Rec Yds/Game	14.3	22.6
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	32	50
Target Share/Game	2.1	2.9
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

Summary

4.6 PPG for Noah Gray versus 3.5 for Cade Stover in 2025. The baseline favors Noah Gray, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cade Stover or Noah Gray in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Noah Gray has the edge at 4.6 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 Noah Gray average in 2025?▾

Cade Stover averaged 3.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Noah Gray averaged 4.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Cade Stover and Noah Gray's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cade Stover (HOU) has a bye in Week 14, and Noah Gray (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cade Stover or Noah Gray a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Noah Gray outscored Cade Stover by 1.1 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.