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Cedric Tillman vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.2 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cedric Tillman is the better fantasy play this season.

Cedric Tillman is the better play on a neutral week. 8.2 PPG with 612 yards gives a reliable baseline. Xavier Worthy at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Cedric Tillman higher, but do not fade Xavier Worthy entirely.

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

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WRCleveland Browns#99PPG LEADER
Cedric Tillman
PPG
8.2
Games
14
Rec
50
Rec Yds
612
Rec TDs
4
Targets
78
Bye
Week 10
WRKansas City Chiefs#99
Xavier Worthy
PPG
6.3
Games
14
Rec
42
Rec Yds
532
Rec TDs
1
Targets
73
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Cedric Tillman
Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

8.2 PPG6.3 PPG
14 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Cedric Tillman vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Cedric Tillman and Xavier Worthy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Cleveland Browns wide receiver put up 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 6.3 in 14. A 1.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.9 points favors Cedric Tillman, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Cedric Tillman turned 78 targets into 612 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Cedric Tillman has his bye in Week 10, and Xavier Worthy rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Cedric Tillman outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 32 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCedric TillmanXavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)8.26.3
Games Played1414
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)11588
Receptions5042
Rec/Game3.63.0
Receiving Yards612532
Rec Yds/Game43.738.0
Receiving TDs41
Targets7873
Target Share/Game5.65.2
Age-23
Experience-2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 6

Summary

8.2 PPG for Cedric Tillman versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy in 2025. The baseline favors Cedric Tillman, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cedric Tillman or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Cedric Tillman has the edge at 8.2 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Cedric Tillman or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Cedric Tillman outscored Xavier Worthy by 1.9 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.