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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Godwin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.4 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Statistically, Chris Godwin Jr. and Ryan Flournoy are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.2-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#54PPG LEADER

Chris Godwin Jr.

PPG

7.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

360

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

7.4 PPG7.2 PPG

9 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. (7.4 PPG) and Ryan Flournoy (7.2 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; Ryan Flournoy suited up 13 times for the Dallas Cowboys.

A 0.2-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Chris Godwin Jr. turned 51 targets into 360 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Ryan Flournoy converted 56 looks into 475 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chris Godwin Jr. sits Week 10 while Ryan Flournoy is off Week 14. 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. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chris Godwin Jr. outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ryan Flournoy played 13 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Ryan Flournoy contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ryan Flournoy scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ryan Flournoy saw 56 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Ryan Flournoy 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 Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Ryan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	7.2
Games Played	9	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	94
Receptions	33	40
Rec/Game	3.7	3.1
Receiving Yards	360	475
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	36.5
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	51	56
Target Share/Game	5.7	4.3
Age	30	26
Experience	8 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Chris Godwin Jr. at 7.4 PPG, 0.2 points per game above Ryan Flournoy's 7.2. 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 Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Godwin Jr. has the edge at 7.4 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Ryan Flournoy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Ryan Flournoy (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. outscored Ryan Flournoy by 0.2 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.