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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Adonai Mitchell vs Cedric TillmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Cedric Tillman and Adonai Mitchell are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#99

Adonai Mitchell

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

558

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Adonai Mitchell

Cedric Tillman

Head to Head

7.8 PPG8.2 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Adonai Mitchell: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Adonai Mitchell is producing at 35% of elite pace and Cedric Tillman at 37%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Adonai Mitchell vs Cedric Tillman: The Full Breakdown

Adonai Mitchell (7.8 PPG) and Cedric Tillman (8.2 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Adonai Mitchell played 16 games for the Indianapolis Colts; Cedric Tillman suited up 14 times for the Cleveland Browns.

A 0.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Adonai Mitchell turned 68 targets into 558 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Cedric Tillman converted 78 looks into 612 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Adonai Mitchell sits Week 14 while Cedric Tillman is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Adonai Mitchell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cedric Tillman outscored Adonai Mitchell by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Adonai Mitchell played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Adonai Mitchell contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cedric Tillman scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Cedric Tillman saw 78 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Adonai Mitchell vs Cedric Tillman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Adonai Mitchell	Cedric Tillman
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	8.2
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	115
Receptions	42	50
Rec/Game	2.6	3.6
Receiving Yards	558	612
Rec Yds/Game	34.9	43.7
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	68	78
Target Share/Game	4.3	5.6
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Cedric Tillman at 8.2 PPG, 0.4 points per game above Adonai Mitchell's 7.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Adonai Mitchell or Cedric Tillman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cedric Tillman has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Adonai Mitchell and Cedric Tillman average in 2025?▾

Adonai Mitchell averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Adonai Mitchell and Cedric Tillman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Adonai Mitchell (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Adonai Mitchell or Cedric Tillman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman outscored Adonai Mitchell by 0.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.