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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Christian McCaffrey vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Christian McCaffrey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 21.5 PPG to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Christian McCaffrey is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Christian McCaffrey (21.5 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Garrett Wilson (11.6 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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RBSan Francisco 49ers#1PPG LEADER

Christian McCaffrey

PPG

21.5

Games

Rush Yds

1,202

Rush TDs

Rec

102

Rec Yds

924

Bye

Week 8

WRNew York Jets#16

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Christian McCaffrey

Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

21.5 PPG11.6 PPG

17 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Christian McCaffrey: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #1 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Christian McCaffrey vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Christian McCaffrey (RB, San Francisco 49ers) against Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Garrett Wilson posted 11.6 PPG across 7 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Christian McCaffrey has his bye in Week 8, Garrett Wilson in Week 13. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Christian McCaffrey at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Garrett Wilson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Christian McCaffrey (age 29, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Christian McCaffrey outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 168 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Christian McCaffrey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Christian McCaffrey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Christian McCaffrey scored 17 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Christian McCaffrey caught 102 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Garrett Wilson is 4 years younger than Christian McCaffrey (25 vs 29), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Christian McCaffrey vs Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Christian McCaffrey	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	21.5	11.6
Games Played	17	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	366	81
Rushing Yards	1,202	0
Rush Yds/Game	70.7	0.0
Rushing TDs	10	0
Receptions	102	36
Receiving Yards	924	395
Targets	129	59
Total TDs	17	4
Age	29	25
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 13

Summary

Christian McCaffrey outscored Garrett Wilson by 9.9 PPG in 2025 (21.5 to 11.6). 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 Christian McCaffrey or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Christian McCaffrey has the edge at 21.5 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Christian McCaffrey and Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

Christian McCaffrey averaged 21.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 9.9 points per game.

When are Christian McCaffrey and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Christian McCaffrey (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.