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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Courtland SuttonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy play this season.

Courtland Sutton has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.3-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 7.4), and Courtland Sutton's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chris Godwin Jr. 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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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRDenver Broncos#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Courtland Sutton

Head to Head

7.4 PPG10.7 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Courtland Sutton at 49%. That ranking gap means Courtland Sutton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Courtland Sutton: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Chris Godwin Jr. (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) finished the 2025 season averaging 7.4 fantasy points per game in 9 games. Courtland Sutton (Denver Broncos) came in at 10.7 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Courtland Sutton carries a 3.3-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. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Chris Godwin Jr. 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 10 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 Courtland Sutton at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Chris Godwin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Courtland Sutton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Courtland Sutton
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	10.7
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	182
Receptions	33	74
Rec/Game	3.7	4.4
Receiving Yards	360	1,017
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	59.8
Receiving TDs	2	7
Targets	51	124
Target Share/Game	5.7	7.3
Age	30	30
Experience	8 yrs	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Courtland Sutton holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.7 points per game. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. or Courtland Sutton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 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 Chris Godwin Jr. and Courtland Sutton average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

Do Chris Godwin Jr. and Courtland Sutton share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Chris Godwin Jr. and Courtland Sutton share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Courtland Sutton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 3.3 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.