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Cedric Tillman vs Elic AyomanorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy play this season.

Cedric Tillman has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (8.2 to 6.0), and Cedric Tillman's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Elic Ayomanor is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER
Cedric Tillman
PPG
8.2
Games
14
Rec
50
Rec Yds
612
Rec TDs
4
Targets
78
Bye
Week 10
WRTennessee Titans#99
Elic Ayomanor
PPG
6.0
Games
16
Rec
41
Rec Yds
515
Rec TDs
4
Targets
89
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Cedric Tillman
Elic Ayomanor

Head to Head

8.2 PPG6.0 PPG
14 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Elic Ayomanor at 27%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cedric Tillman vs Elic Ayomanor: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Cedric Tillman (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 8.2 fantasy points per game in 14 games. Elic Ayomanor (Tennessee Titans) came in at 6.0 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Cedric Tillman carries a 2.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cedric Tillman turned 78 targets into 612 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Elic Ayomanor converted 89 looks into 515 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Cedric Tillman has his bye in Week 10, and Elic Ayomanor rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Cedric Tillman outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Elic Ayomanor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Cedric Tillman scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Elic Ayomanor saw 89 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 Elic Ayomanor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCedric TillmanElic Ayomanor
PPG (Half-PPR)8.26.0
Games Played1416
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)11596
Receptions5041
Rec/Game3.62.6
Receiving Yards612515
Rec Yds/Game43.732.2
Receiving TDs44
Targets7889
Target Share/Game5.65.6
Age-22
Experience-1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cedric Tillman holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.2 points per game. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cedric Tillman or Elic Ayomanor in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Cedric Tillman has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor average in 2025?

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Elic Ayomanor's bye weeks in 2026?

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Elic Ayomanor a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Cedric Tillman outscored Elic Ayomanor by 2.2 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.