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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Dawson Knox

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Dallas Goedert is the better fantasy play this season.

Dallas Goedert is the better play on a neutral week. 10.3 PPG with 591 yards gives a reliable baseline. Dawson Knox at 5.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Dallas Goedert higher, but do not fade Dawson Knox entirely.

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

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5PPG LEADER

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

TEBuffalo Bills#33

Dawson Knox

PPG

5.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

417

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

Dawson Knox

Head to Head

10.3 PPG5.4 PPG

15 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Dawson Knox: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #33 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dallas Goedert is producing at 47% of elite pace and Dawson Knox at 25%. That ranking gap means Dallas Goedert carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dallas Goedert vs Dawson Knox: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Dallas Goedert and Dawson Knox for your lineup, you are not alone. Dallas Goedert finished the 2025 season at 10.3 PPG for the Philadelphia Eagles (15 games), and Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 for the Buffalo Bills (16 games).

That 4.9-point weekly advantage for Dallas Goedert is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Dallas Goedert is the volume tight end in this matchup with 60 receptions for 591 yards, while Dawson Knox profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (4 scores on 36 catches). In weeks where Dawson Knox finds the end zone he out-scores Dallas Goedert, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dallas Goedert sits Week 9 while Dawson Knox is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Dallas Goedert is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dawson Knox is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Dawson Knox (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Dallas Goedert outscored Dawson Knox by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dawson Knox played 16 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Dawson Knox contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dallas Goedert saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatGoedertKnox

PPG (Half-PPR)10.35.4

Games Played1516

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15586

Receptions6036

Rec/Game4.02.3

Receiving Yards591417

Rec Yds/Game39.426.1

Receiving TDs114

Targets8249

Target Share/Game5.53.1

Age3129

Experience7 yrs6 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 9Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Dallas Goedert at 10.3 PPG, 4.9 points per game above Dawson Knox's 5.4. 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 Dallas Goedert or Dawson Knox in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Dallas Goedert has the edge at 10.3 PPG compared to Dawson Knox's 5.4 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 Dallas Goedert and Dawson Knox average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Dawson Knox's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Dawson Knox (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dallas Goedert or Dawson Knox a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert outscored Dawson Knox by 4.9 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.