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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 13.8 PPG and 789 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Cedric Tillman (8.2 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Davante Adams as the starter and Cedric Tillman as depth.

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

WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Davante Adams

Head to Head

8.2 PPG13.8 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Davante Adams at 63%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

Cedric Tillman and Davante Adams are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 PPG across 14 games with the Cleveland Browns, while Davante Adams posted 13.8 PPG in 14 appearances for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 5.6-PPG gap gives Davante Adams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Cedric Tillman drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Cedric Tillman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Cedric Tillman is off Week 10 and Davante Adams Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Cedric Tillman is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Davante Adams saw 114 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 Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Davante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	13.8
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	193
Receptions	50	60
Rec/Game	3.6	4.3
Receiving Yards	612	789
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	56.4
Receiving TDs	4	14
Targets	78	114
Target Share/Game	5.6	8.1
Age	-	33
Experience	-	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Davante Adams outscored Cedric Tillman by 5.6 PPG in 2025 (13.8 to 8.2). 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 Cedric Tillman or Davante Adams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Davante Adams average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Davante Adams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Davante Adams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Cedric Tillman by 5.6 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.