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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Keenan AllenWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Keenan Allen is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Keenan Allen is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Keenan Allen and Chris Godwin Jr. are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.0-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

WRLos Angeles Chargers#45PPG LEADER

Keenan Allen

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

777

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Keenan Allen

Head to Head

7.4 PPG8.4 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Keenan Allen: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #45 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Keenan Allen at 38%. That ranking gap means Keenan Allen carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Keenan Allen: The Full Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. (7.4 PPG) and Keenan Allen (8.4 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; Keenan Allen suited up 17 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 1.0-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. Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Keenan Allen, 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 Keenan Allen is off Week 7. 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. Keenan Allen (age 34) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Keenan Allen outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Keenan Allen played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Keenan Allen contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Keenan Allen scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Keenan Allen saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Chris Godwin Jr. is 4 years younger than Keenan Allen (30 vs 34), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Keenan Allen: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Keenan Allen
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	8.4
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	143
Receptions	33	81
Rec/Game	3.7	4.8
Receiving Yards	360	777
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	45.7
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	51	122
Target Share/Game	5.7	7.2
Age	30	34
Experience	8 yrs	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Keenan Allen at 8.4 PPG, 1.0 points per game above Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Godwin Jr. or Keenan Allen in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Keenan Allen has the edge at 8.4 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 Keenan Allen average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Keenan Allen averaged 8.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Keenan Allen's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Keenan Allen (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Keenan Allen a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Keenan Allen outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 1.0 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.