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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Chris OlaveWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chris Olave is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Chris Olave outscored Cedric Tillman by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 9 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Chris Olave is the clear pick. Cedric Tillman profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRNew Orleans Saints#9PPG LEADER

Chris Olave

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

100

Rec Yds

1,163

Rec TDs

Targets

156

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Chris Olave

Head to Head

8.2 PPG13.6 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Chris Olave at 62%. That ranking gap means Chris Olave carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Chris Olave: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cedric Tillman and Chris Olave is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns wide receiver put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Chris Olave of the New Orleans Saints averaged 13.6 in 16. A 5.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 5.4 points favors Chris Olave, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025, while Cedric Tillman drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Chris Olave, even in weeks where Cedric Tillman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cedric Tillman sits Week 10 while Chris Olave is off Week 8. 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

Chris Olave is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Cedric Tillman is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Chris Olave (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Chris Olave outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chris Olave played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Chris Olave contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chris Olave scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cedric Tillman vs Chris Olave: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Chris Olave
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	13.6
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	218
Receptions	50	100
Rec/Game	3.6	6.3
Receiving Yards	612	1,163
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	72.7
Receiving TDs	4	9
Targets	78	156
Target Share/Game	5.6	9.8
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

13.6 PPG for Chris Olave versus 8.2 for Cedric Tillman in 2025. The baseline favors Chris Olave, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cedric Tillman or Chris Olave in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman and Chris Olave average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Chris Olave averaged 13.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Chris Olave's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Chris Olave a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Chris Olave outscored Cedric Tillman by 5.4 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.