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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Juwan JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.3 PPG to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert is the better play on a neutral week. 10.3 PPG with 591 yards gives a reliable baseline. Juwan Johnson at 8.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Dallas Goedert higher, but do not fade Juwan Johnson entirely.

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

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Juwan Johnson

Head to Head

10.3 PPG8.3 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Juwan Johnson at 38%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Juwan Johnson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Dallas Goedert and Juwan Johnson for your lineup, you are not alone. Dallas Goedert finished the 2025 season at 10.3 PPG for the Philadelphia Eagles (15 games), and Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 for the New Orleans Saints (17 games).

That 2.0-point weekly advantage for Dallas Goedert 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.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 yards, while Dallas Goedert profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (11 scores on 60 catches). In weeks where Dallas Goedert finds the end zone he out-scores Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dallas Goedert sits Week 10 while Juwan Johnson is off Week 8. 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: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Juwan Johnson (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Juwan Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Juwan Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	8.3
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	141
Receptions	60	77
Rec/Game	4.0	4.5
Receiving Yards	591	889
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	52.3
Receiving TDs	11	3
Targets	82	102
Target Share/Game	5.5	6.0
Age	31	29
Experience	7 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dallas Goedert at 10.3 PPG, 2.0 points per game above Juwan Johnson's 8.3. 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 Dallas Goedert or Juwan Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Dallas Goedert and Juwan Johnson average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Juwan Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dallas Goedert or Juwan Johnson a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Juwan Johnson by 2.0 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.