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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Hayden Hurst vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Will Dissly is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 3.9 PPG to Hayden Hurst's 3.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Will Dissly is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Will Dissly and Hayden Hurst are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-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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TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Hayden Hurst

PPG

3.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

238

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

TELos Angeles Chargers#99PPG LEADER

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Hayden Hurst

Will Dissly

Head to Head

3.7 PPG3.9 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Hayden Hurst: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Will Dissly: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Hayden Hurst is producing at 17% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Hayden Hurst vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Hayden Hurst and Will Dissly is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those tight end decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 PPG with the Los Angeles Chargers across 14 games, and Will Dissly posted 3.9 with the Los Angeles Chargers in 16.

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. Hayden Hurst had 25 catches for 238 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.

Both share a Week 5 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking tight ends this deep on your bench, plan your replacement tight end early.

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: Hayden Hurst (age 27) 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?

•Will Dissly outscored Hayden Hurst by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Will Dissly played 16 games in 2025 compared to Hayden Hurst's 14. That durability gap means Will Dissly contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Will Dissly scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Will Dissly saw 42 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Both players share a Week 5 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Hayden Hurst vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Hayden Hurst	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.7	3.9
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	52	62
Receptions	25	32
Rec/Game	1.8	2.0
Receiving Yards	238	285
Rec Yds/Game	17.0	17.8
Receiving TDs	1	2
Targets	35	42
Target Share/Game	2.5	2.6
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Will Dissly at 3.9 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Hayden Hurst's 3.7. 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 Hayden Hurst or Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Will Dissly has the edge at 3.9 PPG compared to Hayden Hurst's 3.7 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 Hayden Hurst and Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Hayden Hurst averaged 3.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

Do Hayden Hurst and Will Dissly share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Hayden Hurst and Will Dissly share a Week 5 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at tight end for that week.

Is Hayden Hurst or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Will Dissly outscored Hayden Hurst by 0.2 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.