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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 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 1.8-PPG advantage is real (12.6 to 10.8), and CeeDee Lamb's 3 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyreek Hill 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

WRMiami Dolphins#20

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

12.6 PPG10.8 PPG

13 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Tyreek Hill: 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. Tyreek Hill (Miami Dolphins) came in at 10.8 PPG over 4 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

CeeDee Lamb carries a 1.8-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 Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: CeeDee Lamb sits Week 14 while Tyreek Hill 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Tyreek Hill by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•CeeDee Lamb played 13 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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 Tyreek Hill (27 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	10.8
Games Played	13	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	43
Receptions	75	21
Rec/Game	5.8	5.3
Receiving Yards	1,077	265
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	66.3
Receiving TDs	3	1
Targets	117	29
Target Share/Game	9.0	7.3
Age	27	32
Experience	5 yrs	9 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. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is CeeDee Lamb or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Tyreek Hill by 1.8 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.