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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.5 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tetairoa McMillan is the better fantasy play this season.

Tetairoa McMillan is the better play on a neutral week. 10.5 PPG with 1,014 yards gives a reliable baseline. Chris Godwin Jr. at 7.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tetairoa McMillan higher, but do not fade Chris Godwin Jr. entirely.

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

WRCarolina Panthers#26PPG LEADER

Tetairoa McMillan

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Tetairoa McMillan

Head to Head

7.4 PPG10.5 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Tetairoa McMillan at 48%. That ranking gap means Tetairoa McMillan carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tetairoa McMillan: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Chris Godwin Jr. and Tetairoa McMillan is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver put up 7.4 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Tetairoa McMillan of the Carolina Panthers averaged 10.5 in 17. A 3.1-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.1 points favors Tetairoa McMillan, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tetairoa McMillan, 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.

One scheduling note: Chris Godwin Jr. is off Week 10 and Tetairoa McMillan Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Tetairoa McMillan is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Chris Godwin Jr. is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tetairoa McMillan outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tetairoa McMillan played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Tetairoa McMillan contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tetairoa McMillan scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Tetairoa McMillan is 7 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tetairoa McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Tetairoa McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	10.5
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	179
Receptions	33	70
Rec/Game	3.7	4.1
Receiving Yards	360	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	59.6
Receiving TDs	2	7
Targets	51	122
Target Share/Game	5.7	7.2
Age	30	23
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 5

Summary

10.5 PPG for Tetairoa McMillan versus 7.4 for Chris Godwin Jr. in 2025. The baseline favors Tetairoa McMillan, 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 Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tetairoa McMillan has the edge at 10.5 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

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

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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

Tetairoa McMillan outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 3.1 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.