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Chris Godwin Jr. vs Jalen McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Godwin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.4 PPG to Jalen McMillan'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 Jalen McMillan 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
9
Rec
33
Rec Yds
360
Rec TDs
2
Targets
51
Bye
Week 10
WRTampa Bay Buccaneers#99
Jalen McMillan
PPG
6.0
Games
4
Rec
12
Rec Yds
178
Targets
15
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Chris Godwin Jr.
Jalen McMillan

Head to Head

7.4 PPG6.0 PPG
9 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Jalen McMillan: 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 Jalen McMillan at 27%. That ranking gap means Chris Godwin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Jalen McMillan: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 PPG with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers across 9 games, and Jalen McMillan posted 6.0 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 4.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Target volume is the story here. Chris Godwin Jr. saw 51 targets in 2025, while Jalen McMillan drew 15. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Chris Godwin Jr., even in weeks where Jalen McMillan 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 Jalen McMillan rests in Week 11. 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

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. Jalen McMillan (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Chris Godwin Jr. outscored Jalen McMillan by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Chris Godwin Jr. played 9 games in 2025 compared to Jalen McMillan's 4. That durability gap means Chris Godwin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Chris Godwin Jr. saw 51 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
  • Jalen McMillan is 6 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Jalen McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatChris Godwin Jr.Jalen McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)7.46.0
Games Played94
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)6724
Receptions3312
Rec/Game3.73.0
Receiving Yards360178
Rec Yds/Game40.044.5
Receiving TDs20
Targets5115
Target Share/Game5.73.8
Age3024
Experience8 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

Summary

Chris Godwin Jr. outscored Jalen McMillan by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (7.4 to 6.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Godwin Jr. or Jalen McMillan in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Godwin Jr. has the edge at 7.4 PPG compared to Jalen McMillan'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 Jalen McMillan average in 2025?

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Jalen McMillan averaged 6.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Jalen McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Jalen McMillan (TB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Jalen McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Chris Godwin Jr. outscored Jalen McMillan 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.