Dallas Goedert vs Juwan Johnson
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 128
- More points per game: 12.3 vs 10.6
- More opportunity: 85% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
Juwan Johnson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Dallas Goedert and Juwan Johnson are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Dallas Goedert holds the edge in expert consensus (TE12 to TE15). Dallas Goedert typically comes off the board first, around pick 120 (round 11) to Juwan Johnson's pick 178. The 2026 projections are nearly even: Juwan Johnson at 141 PPR points (8.3 per game) versus Dallas Goedert at 136.
Last season Juwan Johnson carried the heavier workload (76% snap share, 102 touches to Dallas Goedert's 82), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Dallas Goedert is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP. Juwan Johnson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Goedert | Johnson |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 136 | 141 |
| Points / game | 12.3 | 10.6 |
| Games played | 15 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #117 | #128 |
| ADP | 120 | 178 |
| Positional rank | TE7 | TE8 |
| Snap share | 85% | 76% |
| Red-zone touches | 15 | 8 |
| Age | 31 | 29 |
| 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: Dallas Goedert or Juwan Johnson.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Dallas Goedert or Juwan Johnson in 2026?
Dallas Goedert is a clear call over Juwan Johnson for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP. Juwan Johnson carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Dallas Goedert or Juwan Johnson?
Juwan Johnson carries the higher 2026 projection at 141 PPR points (8.3 per game), compared with 136 for Dallas Goedert.
Where are Dallas Goedert and Juwan Johnson being drafted?
Dallas Goedert has an ADP around pick 120 (round 11), while Juwan Johnson goes closer to pick 178 (round 15).
Who is ranked higher, Dallas Goedert or Juwan Johnson?
Expert consensus ranks Dallas Goedert (TE12) ahead of Juwan Johnson (TE15) for 2026.
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