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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Jameson Williams's 11.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

CeeDee Lamb has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.6-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 11.0), and CeeDee Lamb's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jameson Williams is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

WRDetroit Lions#19

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

12.6 PPG11.0 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Jameson Williams at 50%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. CeeDee Lamb (Dallas Cowboys) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.6 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Jameson Williams (Detroit Lions) came in at 11.0 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

CeeDee Lamb carries a 1.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. CeeDee Lamb turned 117 targets into 1077 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jameson Williams converted 102 looks into 1117 yards and 7 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 Jameson Williams 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: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Jameson Williams by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	11.0
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	187
Receptions	75	65
Rec/Game	5.8	3.8
Receiving Yards	1,077	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	65.7
Receiving TDs	3	7
Targets	117	102
Target Share/Game	9.0	6.0
Age	27	25
Experience	5 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, CeeDee Lamb holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 points per game. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 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 Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Jameson Williams's 11.0 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 Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Jameson Williams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Jameson Williams by 1.6 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.