Chig Okonkwo vs Dallas Goedert
Two tight ends fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Dallas Goedert- Experts agree: consensus rank 117 vs 153
- More points per game: 12.3 vs 7.3
- More opportunity: 85% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Chig Okonkwo carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Chig Okonkwo and Dallas Goedert are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dallas Goedert holds the edge in expert consensus (TE12 to TE19). Dallas Goedert typically comes off the board first, around pick 120 (round 11) to Chig Okonkwo's pick 190. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Chig Okonkwo at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game) versus Dallas Goedert at 136.
Last season Dallas Goedert carried the heavier workload (85% snap share, 82 touches to Chig Okonkwo's 79), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Chig Okonkwo is the younger option (age 27), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Dallas Goedert is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Chig Okonkwo carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Okonkwo | Goedert |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 144 | 136 |
| Points / game | 7.3 | 12.3 |
| Games played | 17 | 15 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #153 | #117 |
| ADP | 190 | 120 |
| Positional rank | TE20 | TE7 |
| Snap share | 62% | 85% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 15 |
| Age | 27 | 31 |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Chig Okonkwo or Dallas Goedert.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Chig Okonkwo or Dallas Goedert in 2026?
Dallas Goedert is a clear call over Chig Okonkwo for 2026, on stronger expert consensus, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. Chig Okonkwo carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Chig Okonkwo or Dallas Goedert?
Chig Okonkwo carries the higher 2026 projection at 144 PPR points (8.5 per game), compared with 136 for Dallas Goedert.
Where are Chig Okonkwo and Dallas Goedert being drafted?
Dallas Goedert has an ADP around pick 120 (round 11), while Chig Okonkwo goes closer to pick 190 (round 16).
Who is ranked higher, Chig Okonkwo or Dallas Goedert?
Expert consensus ranks Dallas Goedert (TE12) ahead of Chig Okonkwo (TE19) for 2026.
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