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Dawson Knox or Hayden HurstWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dawson Knox is a Buffalo Bills tight end who averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Hayden Hurst is a Los Angeles Chargers tight end who averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game across 14 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TEBuffalo Bills#33 TE
Dawson Knox
PPG
5.4
Games
16
Rec
36
Rec Yds
417
Rec TDs
4
Targets
49
Bye
Week 7
TELos Angeles Chargers
Hayden Hurst
PPG
3.7
Games
14
Rec
25
Rec Yds
238
Rec TDs
1
Targets
35
Bye
Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dawson Knox vs Hayden Hurst: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDawson KnoxHayden Hurst
PPG (Half-PPR)5.43.7
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)8652
Receptions3625
Rec/Game2.31.8
Receiving Yards417238
Rec Yds/Game26.117.0
Receiving TDs41
Targets4935
Target Share/Game3.12.5
Age29-
Experience6 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dawson Knox or Hayden Hurst in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Dawson Knox and Hayden Hurst is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7.

Should I draft Dawson Knox or Hayden Hurst in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 across 14. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Dawson Knox and Hayden Hurst average in 2025?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 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 1.7 points per game.

When are Dawson Knox and Hayden Hurst's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dawson Knox (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Hayden Hurst (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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