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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Evan Engram 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. Evan Engram (4.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Tucker Kraft as the starter and Evan Engram as depth.

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

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TEDenver Broncos#35

Evan Engram

PPG

4.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

461

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Evan Engram

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

4.9 PPG12.6 PPG

16 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Evan Engram: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #35 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Evan Engram is producing at 22% 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.

Evan Engram vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Tucker Kraft (Green Bay Packers) averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games in 2025, outscoring Evan Engram (Denver Broncos, 4.9 PPG) by 7.7 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 7.7-PPG gap gives Tucker Kraft 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.

Evan Engram is the volume tight end in this matchup with 50 receptions for 461 yards, while Tucker Kraft profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (6 scores on 32 catches). In weeks where Tucker Kraft finds the end zone he out-scores Evan Engram, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Evan Engram is off Week 12 and Tucker Kraft 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 Tucker Kraft at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Evan Engram is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Evan Engram (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Evan Engram by a projected 131 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Evan Engram played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Evan Engram 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.
•Evan Engram saw 76 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•Tucker Kraft is 6 years younger than Evan Engram (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatEngramKraft

PPG (Half-PPR)4.912.6

Games Played168

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)78101

Receptions5032

Rec/Game3.14.0

Receiving Yards461489

Rec Yds/Game28.861.1

Receiving TDs16

Targets7644

Target Share/Game4.85.5

Age3125

Experience8 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 12Week 5

Summary

Tucker Kraft outscored Evan Engram by 7.7 PPG in 2025 (12.6 to 4.9). 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 Evan Engram or Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tucker Kraft has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Evan Engram's 4.9 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 Evan Engram and Tucker Kraft average in 2025?▾

Evan Engram averaged 4.9 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 7.7 points per game.

When are Evan Engram and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Evan Engram (DEN) has a bye in Week 12, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Evan Engram or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Evan Engram by 7.7 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.