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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Justin JeffersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justin Jefferson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.4 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justin Jefferson is the better fantasy play this season.

Justin Jefferson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.0-PPG advantage is real (9.4 to 7.4), and Justin Jefferson's 2 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

WRMinnesota Vikings#37PPG LEADER

Justin Jefferson

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,048

Rec TDs

Targets

141

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Justin Jefferson

Head to Head

7.4 PPG9.4 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Justin Jefferson: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #37 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Justin Jefferson at 43%. That ranking gap means Justin Jefferson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Justin Jefferson: 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. Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings) came in at 9.4 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Justin Jefferson carries a 2.0-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. Justin Jefferson saw 141 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Justin Jefferson, 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 Justin Jefferson rests in Week 6. 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. Justin Jefferson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Justin Jefferson outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Justin Jefferson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Justin Jefferson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chris Godwin Jr. scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Justin Jefferson saw 141 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Justin Jefferson is 4 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (26 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Justin Jefferson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Justin Jefferson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	9.4
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	160
Receptions	33	84
Rec/Game	3.7	4.9
Receiving Yards	360	1,048
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	61.6
Receiving TDs	2	2
Targets	51	141
Target Share/Game	5.7	8.3
Age	30	26
Experience	8 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Justin Jefferson holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.4 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 Justin Jefferson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justin Jefferson has the edge at 9.4 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 Justin Jefferson average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Justin Jefferson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Justin Jefferson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Justin Jefferson outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 2.0 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.