Cole Kmet vs Jake Tonges
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
Slight lean · 62% confident
Cole Kmet- Higher projection: 80 vs 71 pts
- More opportunity: 69% snap share, 6 red-zone touches
- Healthier: no injury designation vs Questionable
Cole Kmet and Jake Tonges are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Jake Tonges holds the edge in expert consensus (TE40 to TE44). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Cole Kmet at 80 PPR points (4.7 per game) versus Jake Tonges at 71.
Last season Cole Kmet carried the heavier workload (69% snap share, 48 touches to Jake Tonges's 46), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Cole Kmet is the narrow pick on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Kmet | Tonges |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 80 | 71 |
| Points / game | 4.9 | 5.5 |
| Games played | 16 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #335 | #314 |
| ADP | - | 241 |
| Positional rank | TE35 | TE29 |
| Snap share | 69% | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | 6 | 6 |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| Bye week | 10 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Cole Kmet or Jake Tonges.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Cole Kmet or Jake Tonges in 2026?
Cole Kmet is a slight lean over Jake Tonges for 2026, on the higher projection and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Cole Kmet or Jake Tonges?
Cole Kmet carries the higher 2026 projection at 80 PPR points (4.7 per game), compared with 71 for Jake Tonges.
Who is ranked higher, Cole Kmet or Jake Tonges?
Expert consensus ranks Jake Tonges (TE40) ahead of Cole Kmet (TE44) for 2026.
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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.