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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tory Horton 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

Tory Horton is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tory Horton 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

WRSeattle Seahawks#46PPG LEADER

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Tory Horton

Head to Head

7.4 PPG8.4 PPG

9 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Tory Horton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Chris Godwin Jr. finished the 2025 season at 7.4 PPG over 9 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Tory Horton clocked in at 8.4 across 7 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks. A 1.0-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Target volume is the story here. Chris Godwin Jr. saw 51 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Chris Godwin Jr., even in weeks where Tory Horton 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 Tory Horton Week 11. 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

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. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tory Horton outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chris Godwin Jr. played 9 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Chris Godwin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tory Horton scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Chris Godwin Jr. saw 51 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Tory Horton 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 Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	8.4
Games Played	9	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	59
Receptions	33	13
Rec/Game	3.7	1.9
Receiving Yards	360	161
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	23.0
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	51	22
Target Share/Game	5.7	3.1
Age	30	23
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

8.4 PPG for Tory Horton versus 7.4 for Chris Godwin Jr. in 2025. The baseline favors Tory Horton, 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 Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tory Horton 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 Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tory Horton 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.