Elijah Arroyo 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
Strong edge · 95% confident
Jake Tonges- Experts agree: consensus rank 314 vs 323
- More points per game: 5.5 vs 2.8
- More opportunity: 36% snap share, 6 red-zone touches
Elijah Arroyo carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Elijah Arroyo and Jake Tonges are a common 2026 draft-day decision at tight end. Jake Tonges holds the edge in expert consensus (TE40 to TE42). The 2026 projections are nearly even: Elijah Arroyo at 72 PPR points (4.2 per game) versus Jake Tonges at 71.
Last season Jake Tonges carried the heavier workload (36% snap share, 46 touches to Elijah Arroyo's 26), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Elijah Arroyo is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Jake Tonges is the clear pick on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Elijah Arroyo carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Arroyo | Tonges |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 72 | 71 |
| Points / game | 2.8 | 5.5 |
| Games played | 13 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #323 | #314 |
| ADP | - | 241 |
| Positional rank | TE58 | TE29 |
| Snap share | 39% | 36% |
| Red-zone touches | 5 | 6 |
| Age | 23 | 27 |
| Bye week | 11 | 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: Elijah Arroyo or Jake Tonges.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Elijah Arroyo or Jake Tonges in 2026?
Jake Tonges is a clear call over Elijah Arroyo for 2026, on stronger expert consensus and the bigger workload. Elijah Arroyo carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Elijah Arroyo or Jake Tonges?
Elijah Arroyo carries the higher 2026 projection at 72 PPR points (4.2 per game), compared with 71 for Jake Tonges.
Who is ranked higher, Elijah Arroyo or Jake Tonges?
Expert consensus ranks Jake Tonges (TE40) ahead of Elijah Arroyo (TE42) 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.