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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Michael Wilson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.2), and Michael Wilson's 7 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.

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

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WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

8.2 PPG10.7 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. That ranking gap means Michael Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Cedric Tillman and Michael Wilson 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 Michael Wilson posted 10.7 PPG in 17 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 2.5-PPG gap gives Michael Wilson 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. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Cedric Tillman drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, 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 Michael Wilson is off Week 14. 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. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Michael Wilson outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Michael Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Michael Wilson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 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 Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	10.7
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	182
Receptions	50	78
Rec/Game	3.6	4.6
Receiving Yards	612	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	59.2
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	78	126
Target Share/Game	5.6	7.4
Age	-	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Michael Wilson outscored Cedric Tillman by 2.5 PPG in 2025 (10.7 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 Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 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 Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Michael Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Michael Wilson outscored Cedric Tillman by 2.5 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.