Tyler Warren vs Tucker Kraft
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Tyler Warren this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.3 projected points (12.6 vs 10.4).
Tyler Warren faces HOU, the 10th-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week. Tucker Kraft faces ATL, the 21st-friendliest matchup a TE can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Tyler Warren, and it isn't close: 22.3 points of value over replacement separate them (24.6 vs 2.3).
The draft market agrees: Tyler Warren goes first at ADP 66.1 vs 105.7 for Tucker Kraft.
| Tyler WarrenIND | Tucker KraftGNB | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | HOU | ATL | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 12.6 | 10.4 | Warren +2.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (TE vs defense, of 32) | #10 | #21 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 203.0 | 180.7 | Warren +22.3 pts |
| Points per game | 11.9 | 10.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 24.6 | 2.3 | Warren +22.3 |
| Overall rank | #50 | #67 | Warren by 17 |
| Position rank | TE4 | TE5 | |
| Market ADP | 66.1 | 105.7 | Kraft +39.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 13 | 11 |
Should I start Tyler Warren or Tucker Kraft in Week 3?
Start Tyler Warren this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.3 projected points (12.6 vs 10.4).
Should I draft Tyler Warren or Tucker Kraft in 2026 fantasy football?
Tyler Warren. He projects 203.0 fantasy points with 24.6 value over replacement, vs 180.7 points and 2.3 for Tucker Kraft (TE, PPR).