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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Olave vs Michael WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Michael Wilson's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chris Olave is the better fantasy play this season.

Chris Olave is the better play on a neutral week. 13.6 PPG with 1,160 yards gives a reliable baseline. Michael Wilson at 10.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Chris Olave higher, but do not fade Michael Wilson entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew Orleans Saints#9PPG LEADER

Chris Olave

PPG

13.6

Games

Rec

100

Rec Yds

1,163

Rec TDs

Targets

156

Bye

Week 8

WRArizona Cardinals#24

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Chris Olave

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

13.6 PPG10.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Olave is producing at 62% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. That ranking gap means Chris Olave carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Olave vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Chris Olave and Michael Wilson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New Orleans Saints wide receiver put up 13.6 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Michael Wilson of the Arizona Cardinals averaged 10.7 in 17. A 2.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.9 points favors Chris Olave, 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. Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025, while Michael Wilson drew 126. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Chris Olave, even in weeks where Michael Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Chris Olave sits Week 8 while Michael Wilson is off Week 14. 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 Olave (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chris Olave outscored Michael Wilson by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Chris Olave's 16. That durability gap means Michael Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Chris Olave scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Chris Olave vs Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Olave	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	10.7
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	182
Receptions	100	78
Rec/Game	6.3	4.6
Receiving Yards	1,163	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	72.7	59.2
Receiving TDs	9	7
Targets	156	126
Target Share/Game	9.8	7.4
Age	25	26
Experience	3 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 14

Summary

13.6 PPG for Chris Olave versus 10.7 for Michael Wilson in 2025. The baseline favors Chris Olave, 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 Olave or Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to Michael Wilson's 10.7 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 Olave and Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Michael Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Michael Wilson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Olave or Michael Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Chris Olave outscored Michael Wilson by 2.9 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.