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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Jonnu SmithWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, CeeDee Lamb (12.6 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jonnu Smith (8.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

TEMiami Dolphins#99

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Jonnu Smith

Head to Head

12.6 PPG8.2 PPG

13 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Deep League) TE in most league formats.

CeeDee Lamb vs Jonnu Smith: The Full Breakdown

Comparing CeeDee Lamb (WR, Dallas Cowboys) against Jonnu Smith (TE, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 PPG in 2025 over 13 games, while Jonnu Smith posted 8.2 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

CeeDee Lamb has his bye in Week 14, Jonnu Smith in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire CeeDee Lamb at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Jonnu Smith is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Jonnu Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Jonnu Smith by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonnu Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. That durability gap means Jonnu Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jonnu Smith scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•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 Jonnu Smith: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Jonnu Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	8.2
Games Played	13	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	123
Receptions	75	52
Rec/Game	5.8	3.5
Receiving Yards	1,077	562
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	37.5
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	117	68
Target Share/Game	9.0	4.5
Age	27	-
Experience	5 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. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 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 Jonnu Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Jonnu Smith'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 CeeDee Lamb and Jonnu Smith average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Jonnu Smith's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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