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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Elic AyomanorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Godwin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.4 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chris Godwin Jr. is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Chris Godwin Jr. edges Elic Ayomanor by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Chris Godwin Jr. goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#54PPG LEADER

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRTennessee Titans#99

Elic Ayomanor

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

515

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Elic Ayomanor

Head to Head

7.4 PPG6.0 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Elic Ayomanor at 27%. That ranking gap means Chris Godwin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Elic Ayomanor: The Full Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. (7.4 PPG) and Elic Ayomanor (6.0 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Chris Godwin Jr. played 9 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Elic Ayomanor suited up 16 times for the Tennessee Titans.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Elic Ayomanor, 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chris Godwin Jr. sits Week 10 while Elic Ayomanor is off Week 5. 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: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Chris Godwin Jr. outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Elic Ayomanor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Elic Ayomanor scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Elic Ayomanor is 8 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Elic Ayomanor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Elic Ayomanor
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	6.0
Games Played	9	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	96
Receptions	33	41
Rec/Game	3.7	2.6
Receiving Yards	360	515
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	32.2
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	51	89
Target Share/Game	5.7	5.6
Age	30	22
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Chris Godwin Jr. holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.4 points per game. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Godwin Jr. has the edge at 7.4 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Elic Ayomanor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Elic Ayomanor a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. outscored Elic Ayomanor by 1.4 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.