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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Chig Okonkwo vs Taysom HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chig Okonkwo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.6 PPG to Taysom Hill's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chig Okonkwo is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Chig Okonkwo and Taysom Hill are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-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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TETennessee Titans#31PPG LEADER

Chig Okonkwo

PPG

5.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

560

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TENew Orleans Saints#99

Taysom Hill

PPG

5.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

195

Rec TDs

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Chig Okonkwo

Taysom Hill

Head to Head

5.6 PPG5.5 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Chig Okonkwo: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #31 at the position). Taysom Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chig Okonkwo is producing at 25% of elite pace and Taysom Hill at 25%. That ranking gap means Chig Okonkwo carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chig Okonkwo vs Taysom Hill: The Full Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo (5.6 PPG) and Taysom Hill (5.5 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two tight ends are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Chig Okonkwo played 17 games for the Tennessee Titans; Taysom Hill suited up 14 times for the New Orleans Saints.

A 0.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Chig Okonkwo is the volume tight end in this matchup with 56 receptions for 560 yards, while Taysom Hill profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 18 catches). In weeks where Taysom Hill finds the end zone he out-scores Chig Okonkwo, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chig Okonkwo sits Week 9 while Taysom Hill is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Chig Okonkwo (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Taysom Hill (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chig Okonkwo outscored Taysom Hill by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chig Okonkwo played 17 games in 2025 compared to Taysom Hill's 14. That durability gap means Chig Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Taysom Hill scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chig Okonkwo vs Taysom Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chig Okonkwo	Taysom Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	5.5
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	95	77
Receptions	56	18
Rec/Game	3.3	1.3
Receiving Yards	560	195
Rec Yds/Game	32.9	13.9
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	79	0
Target Share/Game	4.6	0.0
Age	26	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 12

Summary

5.6 PPG for Chig Okonkwo versus 5.5 for Taysom Hill in 2025. The baseline favors Chig Okonkwo, 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 Chig Okonkwo or Taysom Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chig Okonkwo has the edge at 5.6 PPG compared to Taysom Hill's 5.5 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 Chig Okonkwo and Taysom Hill average in 2025?▾

Chig Okonkwo averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Taysom Hill averaged 5.5 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Chig Okonkwo and Taysom Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo (TEN) has a bye in Week 9, and Taysom Hill (NO) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chig Okonkwo or Taysom Hill a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Chig Okonkwo outscored Taysom Hill by 0.1 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.