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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Jake Tonges 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 the better play on a neutral week. 12.6 PPG with 492 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jake Tonges at 8.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tucker Kraft higher, but do not fade Jake Tonges entirely.

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

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TESan Francisco 49ers#15

Jake Tonges

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

293

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Jake Tonges

Tucker Kraft

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8.5 PPG12.6 PPG

9 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Jake Tonges: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #15 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Jake Tonges is producing at 39% 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.

Jake Tonges vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?

If you are choosing between Jake Tonges and Tucker Kraft for your lineup, you are not alone. Jake Tonges finished the 2025 season at 8.5 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (9 games), and Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 for the Green Bay Packers (8 games).

That 4.1-point weekly advantage for Tucker Kraft 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.

Both see steady target volume for the tight end position. Jake Tonges had 34 catches for 293 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: Jake Tonges sits Week 14 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

Tucker Kraft 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. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Jake Tonges by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jake Tonges played 9 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Jake Tonges 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.
•Jake Tonges saw 46 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatTongesKraft

PPG (Half-PPR)8.512.6

Games Played98

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)77101

Receptions3432

Rec/Game3.84.0

Receiving Yards293489

Rec Yds/Game32.661.1

Receiving TDs56

Targets4644

Target Share/Game5.15.5

Age2625

Experience3 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 14Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tucker Kraft at 12.6 PPG, 4.1 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 Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

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

Jake Tonges averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Jake Tonges and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jake Tonges (SF) has a bye in Week 14, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jake Tonges or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Jake Tonges by 4.1 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.