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AJ Barner vs Tetairoa McMillan

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
WRCarolina PanthersPPG LEADER
Tetairoa McMillan
PPG
10.4
Games
17
Rec
70
Rec Yds
1,014
Rec TDs
7
Targets
122
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

7.1 PPG10.4 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

AJ Barner vs Tetairoa McMillan: Who Should You Start?

Comparing AJ Barner (TE, Seattle Seahawks) against Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Carolina Panthers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. AJ Barner averaged 7.1 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tetairoa McMillan posted 10.4 PPG across 17 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, Tetairoa McMillan in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Tetairoa McMillan at 10.4 PPG, 3.3 points per game above AJ Barner's 7.1. 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 AJ Barner or Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tetairoa McMillan has the edge at 10.4 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?

AJ Barner averaged 7.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are AJ Barner and Tetairoa McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?

AJ Barner (SEA) has a bye in Week 10, and Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.