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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Tank DellWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Tank Dell's 8.5 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 4.1-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 8.5), and CeeDee Lamb's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tank Dell 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

WRHouston Texans#99

Tank Dell

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

588

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Tank Dell

Head to Head

12.6 PPG8.5 PPG

13 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Tank Dell: 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 Tank Dell at 39%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Tank Dell: 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. Tank Dell (Houston Texans) came in at 8.5 PPG over 12 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

CeeDee Lamb carries a 4.1-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.

Target volume is the story here. CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025, while Tank Dell drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Tank Dell posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire CeeDee Lamb at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tank Dell 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. Tank Dell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Tank Dell by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•CeeDee Lamb played 13 games in 2025 compared to Tank Dell's 12. That durability gap means CeeDee Lamb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tank Dell scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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.
•Both players share a Week 14 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Tank Dell: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Tank Dell
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	8.5
Games Played	13	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	102
Receptions	75	48
Rec/Game	5.8	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,077	588
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	49.0
Receiving TDs	3	4
Targets	117	72
Target Share/Game	9.0	6.0
Age	27	-
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, CeeDee Lamb holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.6 points per game. Tank Dell averaged 8.5 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 Tank Dell in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Tank Dell's 8.5 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 Tank Dell average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tank Dell averaged 8.5 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

Do CeeDee Lamb and Tank Dell share a bye week?▾

Yes, both CeeDee Lamb and Tank Dell share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Tank Dell a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Tank Dell by 4.1 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.