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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Jordan AddisonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jordan Addison is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.1 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jordan Addison is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jordan Addison and Chris Godwin Jr. are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.7-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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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

WRMinnesota Vikings#49PPG LEADER

Jordan Addison

PPG

8.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

610

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Jordan Addison

Head to Head

7.4 PPG8.1 PPG

9 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Jordan Addison: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #49 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Jordan Addison at 37%. That ranking gap means Jordan Addison carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Jordan Addison: The Full Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. (7.4 PPG) and Jordan Addison (8.1 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; Jordan Addison suited up 14 times for the Minnesota Vikings.

A 0.7-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. Jordan Addison saw 79 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jordan Addison, 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 Jordan Addison 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: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jordan Addison (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jordan Addison outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jordan Addison played 14 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Jordan Addison contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jordan Addison scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jordan Addison saw 79 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jordan Addison 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 Jordan Addison: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Jordan Addison
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	8.1
Games Played	9	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	113
Receptions	33	42
Rec/Game	3.7	3.0
Receiving Yards	360	610
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	43.6
Receiving TDs	2	3
Targets	51	79
Target Share/Game	5.7	5.6
Age	30	24
Experience	8 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

8.1 PPG for Jordan Addison versus 7.4 for Chris Godwin Jr. in 2025. The baseline favors Jordan Addison, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Godwin Jr. or Jordan Addison in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jordan Addison has the edge at 8.1 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 Jordan Addison average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Jordan Addison averaged 8.1 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Jordan Addison's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Jordan Addison (MIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Jordan Addison a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jordan Addison outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 0.7 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.