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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jake Tonges vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Trey McBride outscored Jake Tonges by 6.4 PPG in 2025 with 11 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Trey McBride is the clear pick. Jake Tonges profiles as a matchup-dependent tight end who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jake Tonges

Trey McBride

Head to Head

8.5 PPG14.9 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jake Tonges is producing at 39% of elite pace and Trey McBride at 68%. That ranking gap means Trey McBride carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jake Tonges vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

The numbers tell a clear story here. Trey McBride put up 14.9 fantasy points per game for the Arizona Cardinals in 2025, while Jake Tonges managed 8.5 across 9 games with the San Francisco 49ers. A 6.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the tight end position.

That 6.4-point weekly advantage for Trey McBride 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.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Jake Tonges profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (5 scores on 34 catches). In weeks where Jake Tonges finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jake Tonges sits Week 14 while Trey McBride is off Week 8. 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

Trey McBride is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jake Tonges is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jake Tonges (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 109 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jake Tonges's 9. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatTongesMcBride

PPG (Half-PPR)8.514.9

Games Played917

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)77253

Receptions34126

Rec/Game3.87.4

Receiving Yards2931,239

Rec Yds/Game32.672.9

Receiving TDs511

Targets46169

Target Share/Game5.19.9

Age2626

Experience3 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 6.4 points per game above Jake Tonges's 8.5. 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 Jake Tonges or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Jake Tonges's 8.5 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 Jake Tonges and Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

When are Jake Tonges and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 14, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jake Tonges or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Jake Tonges by 6.4 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.