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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Tyler Conklin vs Will DisslyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Tyler Conklin over Will Dissly in 2026.

Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG in 2025 to Will Dissly's 3.9, a 3.6 point per game edge. Both play tight ends, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit.

The Bottom Line

Tyler Conklin has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.6-PPG advantage is real (7.5 to 3.9), and Tyler Conklin's 3 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.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TENew York Jets#99PPG LEADER

Tyler Conklin

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

TELos Angeles Chargers#99

Will Dissly

PPG

3.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

285

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Tyler Conklin

Will Dissly

Head to Head

7.5 PPG3.9 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Tyler Conklin: Unranked TE. Will Dissly: Unranked TE. Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Tyler Conklin is producing at 34% of elite pace and Will Dissly at 18%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Tyler Conklin vs Will Dissly: The Full Breakdown

Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly are both viable fantasy tight ends heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 PPG across 17 games with the New York Jets, while Will Dissly posted 3.9 PPG in 16 appearances for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 3.6-PPG gap gives Tyler Conklin 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.

Tyler Conklin is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 525 yards, while Will Dissly profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (2 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Will Dissly finds the end zone he out-scores Tyler Conklin, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Tyler Conklin is off Week 12 and Will Dissly Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in tight end for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyler Conklin at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Will Dissly is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Tyler Conklin (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?

•Tyler Conklin outscored Will Dissly by a projected 61 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Conklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Will Dissly's 16. That durability gap means Tyler Conklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Conklin scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Tyler Conklin saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Tyler Conklin vs Will Dissly: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Tyler Conklin	Will Dissly
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.5	3.9
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	128	62
Receptions	50	32
Rec/Game	2.9	2.0
Receiving Yards	525	285
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	17.8
Receiving TDs	3	2
Targets	65	42
Target Share/Game	3.8	2.6
Bye Week	Week 12	Week 5

Summary

Tyler Conklin outscored Will Dissly by 3.6 PPG in 2025 (7.5 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 Tyler Conklin or Will Dissly in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyler Conklin has the edge at 7.5 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 Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly average in 2025?▾

Tyler Conklin averaged 7.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Will Dissly averaged 3.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.6 points per game.

When are Tyler Conklin and Will Dissly's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Tyler Conklin (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12, and Will Dissly (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Tyler Conklin or Will Dissly a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tyler Conklin outscored Will Dissly by 3.6 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.