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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram vs Noah GrayWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Evan Engram is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 4.9 PPG to Noah Gray's 4.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Evan Engram is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Evan Engram and Noah Gray are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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TEDenver Broncos#35PPG LEADER

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

TEKansas City Chiefs#99

Noah Gray

PPG

4.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

385

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Noah Gray

Head to Head

4.9 PPG4.6 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Noah Gray: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% of elite pace and Noah Gray at 21%. That ranking gap means Evan Engram carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Evan Engram vs Noah Gray: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Evan Engram and Noah Gray is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.3 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Evan Engram averaged 4.9 PPG with the Denver Broncos across 16 games, and Noah Gray posted 4.6 with the Kansas City Chiefs in 17.

When two tight ends are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Evan Engram had 50 catches for 461 yards; Noah Gray posted 38 for 385. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Evan Engram has his bye in Week 10, and Noah Gray rests in Week 6. 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: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Noah Gray (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Evan Engram outscored Noah Gray by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Noah Gray played 17 games in 2025 compared to Evan Engram's 16. That durability gap means Noah Gray contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Noah Gray scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Evan Engram vs Noah Gray: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Evan Engram	Noah Gray
PPG (Half-PPR)	4.9	4.6
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	78
Receptions	50	38
Rec/Game	3.1	2.2
Receiving Yards	461	385
Rec Yds/Game	28.8	22.6
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	76	50
Target Share/Game	4.8	2.9
Age	31	-
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Evan Engram at 4.9 PPG, 0.3 points per game above Noah Gray's 4.6. 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 Evan Engram or Noah Gray in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Evan Engram has the edge at 4.9 PPG compared to Noah Gray's 4.6 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 Evan Engram and Noah Gray average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Noah Gray averaged 4.6 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Noah Gray's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Noah Gray (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Noah Gray a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Evan Engram outscored Noah Gray by 0.3 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.