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Cedric Tillman or Joshua PalmerWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Cedric Tillman over Joshua Palmer in 2026.

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 PPG in 2025 to Joshua Palmer's 6.8, a 1.4 point per game edge. Both play wide receivers, so that per-game gap is the cleanest tiebreaker for a 2026 start or sit.

The Bottom Line

This one is genuinely close. Cedric Tillman edges Joshua Palmer by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Cedric Tillman goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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WRCleveland BrownsPPG LEADER

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRLos Angeles Chargers

Joshua Palmer

PPG

6.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

498

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Joshua Palmer

Head to Head

8.2 PPG6.8 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Unranked WR. Joshua Palmer: Unranked WR. Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Joshua Palmer at 31%. That per-game gap means Cedric Tillman carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Joshua Palmer: The Full Breakdown

Cedric Tillman (8.2 PPG) and Joshua Palmer (6.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Cedric Tillman played 14 games for the Cleveland Browns; Joshua Palmer suited up 14 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cedric Tillman turned 78 targets into 612 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Joshua Palmer converted 65 looks into 498 yards and 2 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 Joshua Palmer is off Week 5. 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. Joshua Palmer (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Cedric Tillman outscored Joshua Palmer by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cedric Tillman scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•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 Joshua Palmer: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Joshua Palmer
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	6.8
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	95
Receptions	50	42
Rec/Game	3.6	3.0
Receiving Yards	612	498
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	35.6
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	78	65
Target Share/Game	5.6	4.6
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Cedric Tillman holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.2 points per game. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 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 Joshua Palmer in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cedric Tillman has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Joshua Palmer's 6.8 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.

Should I draft Cedric Tillman or Joshua Palmer in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Cedric Tillman is the earlier pick. He averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game in 2025 to Joshua Palmer's 6.8, a 1.4 point per game edge over a full season. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Cedric Tillman and Joshua Palmer average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Joshua Palmer averaged 6.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Joshua Palmer's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cedric Tillman or Joshua Palmer a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman outscored Joshua Palmer by 1.4 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.