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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Kenneth Walker IIIWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

It is nearly a coin flip, but lean Kenneth Walker III over Dallas Goedert in 2026.

Kenneth Walker III (10.4 PPG) and Dallas Goedert (10.3) finished 2025 separated by under a point per game. They play different positions, so weigh the per-game edge against what your roster needs at RB and TE. Kenneth Walker III is Tier 5 among running backs, Dallas Goedert is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Kenneth Walker III (10.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Dallas Goedert (10.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

RBSeattle Seahawks#29PPG LEADER

Kenneth Walker III

PPG

10.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,027

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Kenneth Walker III

Head to Head

10.3 PPG10.4 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 2 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Kenneth Walker III: Tier 5 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #29 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs Kenneth Walker III: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Kenneth Walker III (RB, Seattle Seahawks) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Kenneth Walker III posted 10.4 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Dallas Goedert has his bye in Week 10, Kenneth Walker III in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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. Kenneth Walker III (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Kenneth Walker III outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kenneth Walker III played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Kenneth Walker III 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.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Kenneth Walker III is 6 years younger than Dallas Goedert (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Kenneth Walker III: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	Kenneth Walker III
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	10.4
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	177
Rushing Yards	0	1,027
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	60.4
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	60	31
Receiving Yards	591	282
Targets	82	36
Total TDs	11	5
Age	31	25
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

10.4 PPG for Kenneth Walker III versus 10.3 for Dallas Goedert in 2025. The baseline favors Kenneth Walker III, 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 Dallas Goedert or Kenneth Walker III in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kenneth Walker III has the edge at 10.4 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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 Kenneth Walker III average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Kenneth Walker III averaged 10.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Kenneth Walker III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Kenneth Walker III (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.