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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs Jahmyr Gibbs

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Jahmyr Gibbs is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Jahmyr Gibbs (19.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Dallas Goedert (10.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5
Dallas Goedert
PPG
10.3
Games
15
Rec
60
Rec Yds
591
Rec TDs
11
Targets
82
Bye
Week 9
RBDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER
Jahmyr Gibbs
PPG
19.3
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,223
Rush TDs
13
Rec
77
Rec Yds
616
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dallas Goedert
Jahmyr Gibbs

Head to Head

10.3 PPG19.3 PPG
15 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Jahmyr Gibbs: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #4 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 1 (Elite) RB in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs Jahmyr Gibbs: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Jahmyr Gibbs (RB, Detroit Lions) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Jahmyr Gibbs posted 19.3 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Dallas Goedert has his bye in Week 9, Jahmyr Gibbs in Week 8. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jahmyr Gibbs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dallas Goedert 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. Jahmyr Gibbs (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Jahmyr Gibbs outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 153 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means Jahmyr Gibbs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs scored 18 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.1 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs saw 94 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
  • Jahmyr Gibbs is 7 years younger than Dallas Goedert (24 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.
Detailed Stat Breakdown
StatGoedertGibbs
PPG (Half-PPR)10.319.3
Games Played1517
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)155328
Rushing Yards01,223
Rush Yds/Game0.071.9
Rushing TDs013
Receptions6077
Receiving Yards591616
Targets8294
Total TDs1118
Age3124
Experience7 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 9Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jahmyr Gibbs at 19.3 PPG, 9.0 points per game above Dallas Goedert's 10.3. 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 Jahmyr Gibbs in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Jahmyr Gibbs has the edge at 19.3 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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 Jahmyr Gibbs average in 2025?

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jahmyr Gibbs averaged 19.3 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 9.0 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Jahmyr Gibbs's bye weeks in 2026?

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 9, and Jahmyr Gibbs (DET) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.