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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Godwin Jr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.4 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.1-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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Chris Godwin Jr.

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

7.4 PPG6.3 PPG

9 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Godwin Jr.: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #54 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Godwin Jr. is producing at 34% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Chris Godwin Jr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Godwin Jr. vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Chris Godwin Jr. (7.4 PPG) and Xavier Worthy (6.3 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; Xavier Worthy suited up 14 times for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 1.1-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 Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 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 Xavier Worthy is off Week 6. 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Chris Godwin Jr. outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Xavier Worthy played 14 games in 2025 compared to Chris Godwin Jr.'s 9. That durability gap means Xavier Worthy 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.
•Xavier Worthy saw 73 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Godwin Jr.	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.4	6.3
Games Played	9	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	67	88
Receptions	33	42
Rec/Game	3.7	3.0
Receiving Yards	360	532
Rec Yds/Game	40.0	38.0
Receiving TDs	2	1
Targets	51	73
Target Share/Game	5.7	5.2
Age	30	23
Experience	8 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 6

Summary

7.4 PPG for Chris Godwin Jr. versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy in 2025. The baseline favors Chris Godwin Jr., 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Godwin Jr. has the edge at 7.4 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. averaged 7.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Chris Godwin Jr. and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Chris Godwin Jr. or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Chris Godwin Jr. outscored Xavier Worthy by 1.1 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.