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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Trey McBride is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.9 PPG and 1,239 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Juwan Johnson (8.3 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Trey McBride as the starter and Juwan Johnson as depth.

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

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TENew Orleans Saints#17

Juwan Johnson

PPG

8.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

889

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 11

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

Juwan Johnson

Trey McBride

Head to Head

8.3 PPG14.9 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Juwan Johnson is producing at 38% 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.

Juwan Johnson vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

There is a real production gap between these two tight ends. Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals) averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Juwan Johnson (New Orleans Saints, 8.3 PPG) by 6.6 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

Trey McBride carries a 6.6-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.

Trey McBride is the volume tight end in this matchup with 126 receptions for 1239 yards, while Juwan Johnson profiles as a more touchdown-dependent spike play (3 scores on 77 catches). In weeks where Juwan Johnson finds the end zone he out-scores Trey McBride, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Juwan Johnson is off Week 11 and Trey McBride Week 8. 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 Trey McBride at a discount because your league-mates undervalue tight end production, do it. Juwan Johnson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Juwan Johnson (age 29) 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 Juwan Johnson by a projected 112 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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▾

StatJohnsonMcBride

PPG (Half-PPR)8.314.9

Games Played1717

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)141253

Receptions77126

Rec/Game4.57.4

Receiving Yards8891,239

Rec Yds/Game52.372.9

Receiving TDs311

Targets102169

Target Share/Game6.09.9

Age2926

Experience5 yrs3 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 11Week 8

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Trey McBride holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.9 points per game. Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Juwan Johnson's 8.3 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 Juwan Johnson and Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.6 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 11, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Juwan Johnson or Trey McBride a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Trey McBride outscored Juwan Johnson by 6.6 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.