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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tre TuckerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tre Tucker is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tre Tucker is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Tre Tucker edges Chris Godwin Jr. by 0.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Tre Tucker goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

WRLas Vegas Raiders#50PPG LEADER

Tre Tucker

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

696

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Tre Tucker

Head to Head

7.4 PPG7.8 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Tre Tucker: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Tre Tucker at 35%. That ranking gap means Tre Tucker carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tre Tucker: 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 Tre Tucker clocked in at 7.8 across 17 appearances for the Las Vegas Raiders. A 0.4-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. Tre Tucker saw 92 targets in 2025, while Chris Godwin Jr. drew 51. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tre Tucker, 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 Tre Tucker Week 13. 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. Tre Tucker (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tre Tucker outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tre Tucker played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Tre Tucker contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tre Tucker scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Tre Tucker saw 92 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Tre Tucker is 5 years younger than Chris Godwin Jr. (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tre Tucker: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Tre Tucker
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	7.8
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	133
Receptions	33	57
Rec/Game	3.7	3.4
Receiving Yards	360	696
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	40.9
Receiving TDs	2	5
Targets	51	92
Target Share/Game	5.7	5.4
Age	30	25
Experience	8 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Tre Tucker holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 7.8 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 Tre Tucker in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tre Tucker has the edge at 7.8 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 Tre Tucker average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tre Tucker averaged 7.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Tre Tucker's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Tre Tucker (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Tre Tucker a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tre Tucker outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 0.4 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.