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Dawson Knox vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Dawson Knox is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 5.4 PPG to Will Dissly's 3.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Dawson Knox is the better fantasy play this season.

Dawson Knox has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (5.4 to 3.9), and Dawson Knox's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Will Dissly is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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TEBuffalo Bills#33PPG LEADER
Dawson Knox
PPG
5.4
Games
16
Rec
36
Rec Yds
417
Rec TDs
4
Targets
49
Bye
Week 7
TELos Angeles Chargers#99
Will Dissly
PPG
3.9
Games
16
Rec
32
Rec Yds
285
Rec TDs
2
Targets
42
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dawson Knox
Will Dissly

Head to Head

5.4 PPG3.9 PPG
16 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Dawson Knox: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #33 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dawson Knox is producing at 25% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. That ranking gap means Dawson Knox carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dawson Knox vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Dawson Knox and Will Dissly are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 PPG across 16 games with the Buffalo Bills, while Will Dissly posted 3.9 PPG in 16 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Dawson Knox the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Dawson Knox had 36 catches for 417 yards; Will Dissly posted 32 for 285. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Dawson Knox has his bye in Week 7, and Will Dissly rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at tight end for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Dawson Knox (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Will Dissly (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Dawson Knox outscored Will Dissly by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Dawson Knox scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
  • Dawson Knox saw 49 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dawson Knox vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDawson KnoxWill Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)5.43.9
Games Played1616
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)8662
Receptions3632
Rec/Game2.32.0
Receiving Yards417285
Rec Yds/Game26.117.8
Receiving TDs42
Targets4942
Target Share/Game3.12.6
Age29-
Experience6 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

Summary

Dawson Knox outscored Will Dissly by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (5.4 to 3.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dawson Knox or Will Dissly in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Dawson Knox has the edge at 5.4 PPG compared to Will Dissly's 3.9 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 Dawson Knox and Will Dissly average in 2025?

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Dawson Knox and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Dawson Knox or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?

Dawson Knox outscored Will Dissly by 1.5 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.

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