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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 7.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.4-PPG advantage is real (10.8 to 7.4), and Tyreek Hill's 1 touchdowns show scoring upside. Chris Godwin Jr. is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

7.4 PPG10.8 PPG

9 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. and Tyreek Hill are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 PPG across 9 games with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 3.4-PPG gap gives Tyreek Hill the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Chris Godwin Jr. turned 51 targets into 360 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Tyreek Hill converted 29 looks into 265 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Chris Godwin Jr. has his bye in Week 10, and Tyreek Hill rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Tyreek Hill at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Chris Godwin Jr. is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chris Godwin Jr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chris Godwin Jr. played 9 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Chris Godwin Jr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chris Godwin Jr. scored 2 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.2 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	10.8
Games Played	9	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	43
Receptions	33	21
Rec/Game	3.7	5.3
Receiving Yards	360	265
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	66.3
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	51	29
Target Share/Game	5.7	7.3
Age	30	32
Experience	8 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

Tyreek Hill outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 3.4 PPG in 2025 (10.8 to 7.4). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Chris Godwin Jr. or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Chris Godwin Jr. by 3.4 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.