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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Adonai Mitchell vs CeeDee LambWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

CeeDee Lamb is the better play on a neutral week. 12.6 PPG with 1,079 yards gives a reliable baseline. Adonai Mitchell at 7.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft CeeDee Lamb higher, but do not fade Adonai Mitchell entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#99

Adonai Mitchell

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

558

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Adonai Mitchell

CeeDee Lamb

Head to Head

7.8 PPG12.6 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Adonai Mitchell: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Adonai Mitchell is producing at 35% of elite pace and CeeDee Lamb at 57%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Adonai Mitchell vs CeeDee Lamb: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Adonai Mitchell and CeeDee Lamb for your lineup, you are not alone. Adonai Mitchell finished the 2025 season at 7.8 PPG for the Indianapolis Colts (16 games), and CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 for the Dallas Cowboys (13 games).

That 4.8-point weekly advantage for CeeDee Lamb is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025, while Adonai Mitchell drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Adonai Mitchell posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

CeeDee Lamb is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Adonai Mitchell is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Adonai Mitchell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Adonai Mitchell by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Adonai Mitchell played 16 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Adonai Mitchell contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Adonai Mitchell scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Adonai Mitchell vs CeeDee Lamb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Adonai Mitchell	CeeDee Lamb
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	12.6
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	164
Receptions	42	75
Rec/Game	2.6	5.8
Receiving Yards	558	1,077
Rec Yds/Game	34.9	82.8
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	68	117
Target Share/Game	4.3	9.0
Age	-	27
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor CeeDee Lamb at 12.6 PPG, 4.8 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 CeeDee Lamb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 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 CeeDee Lamb average in 2025?▾

Adonai Mitchell averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

Do Adonai Mitchell and CeeDee Lamb share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Adonai Mitchell and CeeDee Lamb share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Adonai Mitchell or CeeDee Lamb a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Adonai Mitchell by 4.8 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.