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Updated May 14, 2026 from live stats

Juwan Johnson 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 has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.3-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 8.3), and Tucker Kraft's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Juwan Johnson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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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

TEGreen Bay Packers#2PPG LEADER

Tucker Kraft

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

489

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Juwan Johnson

Tucker Kraft

Head to Head

8.3 PPG12.6 PPG

17 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Juwan Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #17 at the position). Tucker Kraft: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 30 tight ends this season, Juwan Johnson is producing at 38% 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.

Juwan Johnson vs Tucker Kraft: Who Should You Start?

Two tight ends who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Juwan Johnson (New Orleans Saints) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.3 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Tucker Kraft (Green Bay Packers) came in at 12.6 PPG over 8 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Tucker Kraft carries a 4.3-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.

Juwan Johnson is the volume tight end in this matchup with 77 receptions for 889 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 Juwan Johnson, but the floor gap is real.

One scheduling note: Juwan Johnson is off Week 11 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. 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. Tucker Kraft (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tucker Kraft outscored Juwan Johnson by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Juwan Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tucker Kraft's 8. That durability gap means Juwan Johnson 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.
•Juwan Johnson saw 102 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 Juwan Johnson (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown▾

StatJohnsonKraft

PPG (Half-PPR)8.312.6

Games Played178

Total Fantasy Pts (est.)141101

Receptions7732

Rec/Game4.54.0

Receiving Yards889489

Rec Yds/Game52.361.1

Receiving TDs36

Targets10244

Target Share/Game6.05.5

Age2925

Experience5 yrs2 yrs

Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tucker Kraft holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 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 Tucker Kraft in fantasy football?▾

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

Juwan Johnson averaged 8.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tucker Kraft averaged 12.6 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Juwan Johnson and Tucker Kraft's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Juwan Johnson (NO) has a bye in Week 11, and Tucker Kraft (GB) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Juwan Johnson or Tucker Kraft a better fantasy tight end in 2026?▾

Tucker Kraft outscored Juwan Johnson by 4.3 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.