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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Dawson Knox vs Tucker Kraft

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Tucker Kraft is the better fantasy play this season.

Tucker Kraft is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 12.6 PPG and 492 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Dawson Knox (5.4 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Tucker Kraft as the starter and Dawson Knox as depth.

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

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TEBuffalo Bills#33

Dawson Knox

PPG

5.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

417

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Dawson Knox

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

5.4 PPG12.6 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Dawson Knox: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #33 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Dawson Knox is producing at 25% of elite pace and Tucker Kraft at 57%. That ranking gap means Tucker Kraft carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Dawson Knox vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Tucker Kraft put up 12.6 fantasy points per game for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, while Dawson Knox managed 5.4 across 16 games with the Buffalo Bills. A 7.2-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

Tucker Kraft carries a 7.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Dawson Knox had 36 catches for 417 yards; Tucker Kraft posted 32 for 489. At a position where most starters barely clear 7 PPG, this class of tight end is where the fantasy advantage lives week to week.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Dawson Knox sits Week 7 while Tucker Kraft is off Week 5. 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

If you can acquire Tucker Kraft at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Dawson Knox is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Dawson Knox (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Dawson Knox by a projected 122 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Dawson Knox played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Dawson Knox contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tucker Kraft scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Dawson Knox saw 49 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Tucker Kraft is 4 years younger than Dawson Knox (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatKnoxKraft

PPG (Half-PPR)5.412.6

Games Played168

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)86101

Receptions3632

Rec/Game2.34.0

Receiving Yards417489

Rec Yds/Game26.161.1

Receiving TDs46

Targets4944

Target Share/Game3.15.5

Age2925

Experience6 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 7Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tucker Kraft holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 points per game. Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dawson Knox or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 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 Dawson Knox and Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Dawson Knox averaged 5.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 7.2 points per game.

When are Dawson Knox and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dawson Knox (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Dawson Knox or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Dawson Knox by 7.2 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.