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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.6-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 8.2), and Tyreek Hill's 1 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

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Cedric Tillman

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

8.2 PPG10.8 PPG

14 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cedric Tillman vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Cedric Tillman and Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 2.6-PPG gap gives Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Cedric Tillman, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Cedric Tillman played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Cedric Tillman 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.
•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 Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	10.8
Games Played	14	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	43
Receptions	50	21
Rec/Game	3.6	5.3
Receiving Yards	612	265
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	66.3
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	78	29
Target Share/Game	5.6	7.3
Age	-	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Tyreek Hill outscored Cedric Tillman by 2.6 PPG in 2025 (10.8 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 2.6 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Cedric Tillman or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Cedric Tillman by 2.6 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.