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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Hayden HurstWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.5 PPG to Hayden Hurst's 3.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the better fantasy play this season.

Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.8-PPG advantage is real (6.5 to 3.7), and Chigoziem Okonkwo's 2 touchdowns show scoring upside. Hayden Hurst is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TETennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER

Chigoziem Okonkwo

PPG

6.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

462

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Hayden Hurst

PPG

3.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

238

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Chigoziem Okonkwo

Hayden Hurst

Head to Head

6.5 PPG3.7 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Chigoziem Okonkwo: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Hayden Hurst: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Chigoziem Okonkwo is producing at 30% of elite pace and Hayden Hurst at 17%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Hayden Hurst: The Full Breakdown

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Chigoziem Okonkwo (Tennessee Titans) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.5 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Hayden Hurst (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 3.7 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Chigoziem Okonkwo carries a 2.8-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.

Chigoziem Okonkwo is the volume tight end in this matchup with 42 receptions for 462 yards, while Hayden Hurst profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (1 scores on 25 catches). In weeks where Hayden Hurst finds the end zone he out-scores Chigoziem Okonkwo, but the floor gap is real.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 5 bye. That means you need a backup plan at tight end for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Chigoziem Okonkwo (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Hayden Hurst (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Hayden Hurst by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo played 16 games in 2025 compared to Hayden Hurst's 14. That durability gap means Chigoziem Okonkwo contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Chigoziem Okonkwo saw 58 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 5 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chigoziem Okonkwo vs Hayden Hurst: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chigoziem Okonkwo	Hayden Hurst
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.5	3.7
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	52
Receptions	42	25
Rec/Game	2.6	1.8
Receiving Yards	462	238
Rec Yds/Game	28.9	17.0
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	58	35
Target Share/Game	3.6	2.5
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Chigoziem Okonkwo holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.5 points per game. Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 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 Chigoziem Okonkwo or Hayden Hurst in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chigoziem Okonkwo has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Hayden Hurst's 3.7 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 Chigoziem Okonkwo and Hayden Hurst average in 2025?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

Do Chigoziem Okonkwo and Hayden Hurst share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Chigoziem Okonkwo and Hayden Hurst share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Chigoziem Okonkwo or Hayden Hurst a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Chigoziem Okonkwo outscored Hayden Hurst by 2.8 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.