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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Jauan JenningsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jauan Jennings is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.7 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jauan Jennings is the better fantasy play this season.

Jauan Jennings has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (9.7 to 8.2), and Jauan Jennings's 9 touchdowns show scoring upside. Cedric Tillman is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRSan Francisco 49ers#31PPG LEADER

Jauan Jennings

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

643

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Jauan Jennings

Head to Head

8.2 PPG9.7 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jauan Jennings: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #31 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Jauan Jennings at 44%. That ranking gap means Jauan Jennings carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Jauan Jennings: The Full Breakdown

Cedric Tillman and Jauan Jennings 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 Jauan Jennings posted 9.7 PPG in 15 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Jauan Jennings 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cedric Tillman turned 78 targets into 612 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jauan Jennings converted 90 looks into 643 yards and 9 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cedric Tillman sits Week 10 while Jauan Jennings 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

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. Jauan Jennings (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jauan Jennings outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jauan Jennings played 15 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Jauan Jennings contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jauan Jennings scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jauan Jennings saw 90 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 Jauan Jennings: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Jauan Jennings
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	9.7
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	146
Receptions	50	55
Rec/Game	3.6	3.7
Receiving Yards	612	643
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	42.9
Receiving TDs	4	9
Targets	78	90
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.0
Age	-	28
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 8

Summary

Jauan Jennings outscored Cedric Tillman by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (9.7 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 Jauan Jennings in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jauan Jennings has the edge at 9.7 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 Jauan Jennings average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jauan Jennings averaged 9.7 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Jauan Jennings's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Jauan Jennings (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Jauan Jennings a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jauan Jennings outscored Cedric Tillman by 1.5 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.