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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs DK MetcalfWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DK Metcalf is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.5 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

DK Metcalf is the better fantasy play this season.

DK Metcalf has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (10.5 to 7.4), and DK Metcalf'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

WRPittsburgh Steelers#25PPG LEADER

DK Metcalf

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

850

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

DK Metcalf

Head to Head

7.4 PPG10.5 PPG

9 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). DK Metcalf: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #25 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and DK Metcalf at 48%. That ranking gap means DK Metcalf carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs DK Metcalf: 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. DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers) came in at 10.5 PPG over 15 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

DK Metcalf carries a 3.1-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. DK Metcalf saw 99 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for DK Metcalf, 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.

Chris Godwin Jr. has his bye in Week 10, and DK Metcalf rests in Week 9. 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 DK Metcalf 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. DK Metcalf (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•DK Metcalf outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DK Metcalf played 15 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means DK Metcalf contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•DK Metcalf scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•DK Metcalf saw 99 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs DK Metcalf: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	DK Metcalf
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	10.5
Games Played	9	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	158
Receptions	33	59
Rec/Game	3.7	3.9
Receiving Yards	360	850
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	56.7
Receiving TDs	2	6
Targets	51	99
Target Share/Game	5.7	6.6
Age	30	28
Experience	8 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, DK Metcalf holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 10.5 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 DK Metcalf in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, DK Metcalf has the edge at 10.5 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 DK Metcalf average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. DK Metcalf averaged 10.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and DK Metcalf's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and DK Metcalf (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or DK Metcalf a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

DK Metcalf outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 3.1 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.