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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Mike EvansWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 3.9-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 8.7), and CeeDee Lamb's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Mike Evans 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

WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#40

Mike Evans

PPG

8.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

368

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Mike Evans

Head to Head

12.6 PPG8.7 PPG

13 GP8 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Mike Evans: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Mike Evans at 40%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Mike Evans: The Full Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb and Mike Evans 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 Mike Evans posted 8.7 PPG in 8 appearances for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

A 3.9-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.

Target volume is the story here. CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025, while Mike Evans drew 62. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Mike Evans posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

CeeDee Lamb has his bye in Week 14, and Mike Evans rests in Week 10. 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

If you can acquire CeeDee Lamb at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mike Evans 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. Mike Evans (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Mike Evans by a projected 66 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•CeeDee Lamb played 13 games in 2025 compared to Mike Evans's 8. That durability gap means CeeDee Lamb 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.
•CeeDee Lamb is 5 years younger than Mike Evans (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Mike Evans: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Mike Evans
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	8.7
Games Played	13	8
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	70
Receptions	75	30
Rec/Game	5.8	3.8
Receiving Yards	1,077	368
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	46.0
Receiving TDs	3	3
Targets	117	62
Target Share/Game	9.0	7.8
Age	27	32
Experience	5 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 10

Summary

CeeDee Lamb outscored Mike Evans by 3.9 PPG in 2025 (12.6 to 8.7). 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 Mike Evans in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Mike Evans's 8.7 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 Mike Evans average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Mike Evans averaged 8.7 PPG over 8 games. That is a difference of 3.9 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Mike Evans's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is CeeDee Lamb or Mike Evans a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Mike Evans by 3.9 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.