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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Jalen McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Jalen McMillan'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. Jalen McMillan 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

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99

Jalen McMillan

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

178

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Jalen McMillan

Head to Head

8.2 PPG6.0 PPG

14 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jalen McMillan: 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 Jalen McMillan at 27%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cedric Tillman vs Jalen McMillan: The Full Breakdown

Cedric Tillman and Jalen McMillan 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 Jalen McMillan posted 6.0 PPG in 4 appearances for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Cedric Tillman 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. Cedric Tillman saw 78 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Cedric Tillman, even in weeks where Jalen McMillan 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 Jalen McMillan is off Week 11. 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

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. Jalen McMillan (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Cedric Tillman outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cedric Tillman played 14 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Cedric Tillman contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Cedric Tillman saw 78 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 Jalen McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Jalen McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	6.0
Games Played	14	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	24
Receptions	50	12
Rec/Game	3.6	3.0
Receiving Yards	612	178
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	44.5
Receiving TDs	4	0
Targets	78	15
Target Share/Game	5.6	3.8
Age	-	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Cedric Tillman outscored Jalen McMillan by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (8.2 to 6.0). 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 Jalen McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cedric Tillman has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan'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 Jalen McMillan average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Jalen McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cedric Tillman or Jalen McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman outscored Jalen McMillan 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.