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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Chris Olave vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Chris Olave is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.6 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Chris Olave is the better fantasy play this season.

Chris Olave is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 13.6 PPG and 1,160 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Tyler Lockett (6.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Chris Olave as the starter and Tyler Lockett as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Chris Olave

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

13.6 PPG6.9 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Chris Olave: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #9 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Chris Olave is producing at 62% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Chris Olave carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Chris Olave vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Chris Olave put up 13.6 fantasy points per game for the New Orleans Saints in 2025, while Tyler Lockett managed 6.9 across 15 games with the Seattle Seahawks. A 6.7-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

A 6.7-PPG gap gives Chris Olave 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.

Target volume is the story here. Chris Olave saw 156 targets in 2025, while Tyler Lockett drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Chris Olave, even in weeks where Tyler Lockett 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 Tyler Lockett is off Week 10. 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

If you can acquire Chris Olave at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tyler Lockett is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Chris Olave (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Chris Olave outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 114 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Chris Olave played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Lockett's 15. That durability gap means Chris Olave 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 Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Chris Olave	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.6	6.9
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	104
Receptions	100	48
Rec/Game	6.3	3.2
Receiving Yards	1,163	548
Rec Yds/Game	72.7	36.5
Receiving TDs	9	2
Targets	156	72
Target Share/Game	9.8	4.8
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

Chris Olave outscored Tyler Lockett by 6.7 PPG in 2025 (13.6 to 6.9). 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 Olave or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Chris Olave has the edge at 13.6 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Chris Olave averaged 13.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.7 points per game.

When are Chris Olave and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Chris Olave (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Chris Olave or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Chris Olave outscored Tyler Lockett by 6.7 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.