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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to CeeDee Lamb's 12.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Davante Adams edges CeeDee Lamb 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, Davante Adams 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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WRDallas Cowboys#11

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Davante Adams

Head to Head

12.6 PPG13.8 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Davante Adams at 63%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

CeeDee Lamb vs Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb (12.6 PPG) and Davante Adams (13.8 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. CeeDee Lamb played 13 games for the Dallas Cowboys; Davante Adams suited up 14 times for the Los Angeles Rams.

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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. CeeDee Lamb turned 117 targets into 1077 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Davante Adams converted 114 looks into 789 yards and 14 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: CeeDee Lamb sits Week 14 while Davante Adams is off Week 11. 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: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored CeeDee Lamb by a projected 20 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Davante Adams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•CeeDee Lamb is 6 years younger than Davante Adams (27 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Davante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	13.8
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	193
Receptions	75	60
Rec/Game	5.8	4.3
Receiving Yards	1,077	789
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	56.4
Receiving TDs	3	14
Targets	117	114
Target Share/Game	9.0	8.1
Age	27	33
Experience	5 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 points per game. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 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 CeeDee Lamb or Davante Adams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to CeeDee Lamb's 12.6 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 CeeDee Lamb and Davante Adams average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.2 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Davante Adams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Davante Adams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored CeeDee Lamb 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.