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AJ Barner vs Garrett Wilson

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

TESeattle Seahawks
AJ Barner
PPG
7.1
Games
17
Rec
52
Rec Yds
519
Rec TDs
6
Targets
68
Bye
Week 10
WRNew York JetsPPG LEADER
Garrett Wilson
PPG
11.6
Games
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
395
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

7.1 PPG11.6 PPG
17 GP7 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 12

AJ Barner vs Garrett Wilson: Who Should You Start?

Comparing AJ Barner (TE, Seattle Seahawks) against Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. AJ Barner averaged 7.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Garrett Wilson posted 11.6 PPG across 7 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

AJ Barner has his bye in Week 10, Garrett Wilson in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson outscored AJ Barner by 4.5 PPG in 2025 (11.6 to 7.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start AJ Barner or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to AJ Barner's 7.1 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 AJ Barner and Garrett Wilson average in 2025?

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 4.5 points per game.

When are AJ Barner and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?

AJ Barner (SEA) has a bye in Week 10, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.