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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Jerry JeudyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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 2.5-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 10.1), and CeeDee Lamb's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jerry Jeudy 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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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

WRCleveland Browns#99

Jerry Jeudy

PPG

10.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

845

Rec TDs

Targets

108

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Jerry Jeudy

Head to Head

12.6 PPG10.1 PPG

13 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Jerry Jeudy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Jerry Jeudy at 46%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Jerry Jeudy: The Full Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb and Jerry Jeudy are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG across 13 games with the Dallas Cowboys, while Jerry Jeudy posted 10.1 PPG in 17 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 2.5-PPG gap gives CeeDee Lamb 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. CeeDee Lamb turned 117 targets into 1077 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jerry Jeudy converted 108 looks into 845 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: CeeDee Lamb is off Week 14 and Jerry Jeudy Week 10. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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. Jerry Jeudy (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Jerry Jeudy by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jerry Jeudy played 17 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Jerry Jeudy contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•CeeDee Lamb scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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 Jerry Jeudy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Jerry Jeudy
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	10.1
Games Played	13	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	172
Receptions	75	68
Rec/Game	5.8	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,077	845
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	49.7
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	117	108
Target Share/Game	9.0	6.4
Age	27	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

CeeDee Lamb outscored Jerry Jeudy by 2.5 PPG in 2025 (12.6 to 10.1). 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 CeeDee Lamb or Jerry Jeudy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Jerry Jeudy's 10.1 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 Jerry Jeudy average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jerry Jeudy averaged 10.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Jerry Jeudy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Jerry Jeudy (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Jerry Jeudy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Jerry Jeudy 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.