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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Justin JeffersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Jefferson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Jefferson is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Justin Jefferson edges Cedric Tillman by 1.2 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, Justin Jefferson 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 Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRMinnesota Vikings#37PPG LEADER

Justin Jefferson

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,048

Rec TDs

Targets

141

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Justin Jefferson

Head to Head

8.2 PPG9.4 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Justin Jefferson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Justin Jefferson at 43%. That ranking gap means Justin Jefferson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Justin Jefferson: The Full Breakdown

Cedric Tillman (8.2 PPG) and Justin Jefferson (9.4 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; Justin Jefferson suited up 17 times for the Minnesota Vikings.

A 1.2-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.

Target volume is the story here. Justin Jefferson saw 141 targets in 2025, while Cedric Tillman drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Justin Jefferson, even in weeks where Cedric Tillman 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 Justin Jefferson is off Week 6. 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. Justin Jefferson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Justin Jefferson outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Justin Jefferson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Justin Jefferson 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.
•Justin Jefferson saw 141 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 Justin Jefferson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Justin Jefferson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	9.4
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	160
Receptions	50	84
Rec/Game	3.6	4.9
Receiving Yards	612	1,048
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	61.6
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	78	141
Target Share/Game	5.6	8.3
Age	-	26
Experience	-	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Justin Jefferson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.4 points per game. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 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 Justin Jefferson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Jefferson has the edge at 9.4 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 Justin Jefferson average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Justin Jefferson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Justin Jefferson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Justin Jefferson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Justin Jefferson outscored Cedric Tillman by 1.2 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.