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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Courtland Sutton's 10.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (13.8 to 10.7), and Davante Adams's 14 touchdowns show scoring upside. Courtland Sutton 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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WRDenver Broncos#21

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Davante Adams

Head to Head

10.7 PPG13.8 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Davante Adams at 63%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Courtland Sutton vs Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

Courtland Sutton and Davante Adams are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG across 17 games with the Denver Broncos, while Davante Adams posted 13.8 PPG in 14 appearances for the Los Angeles Rams.

A 3.1-PPG gap gives Davante Adams 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. Courtland Sutton turned 124 targets into 1017 yards and 7 touchdowns, while Davante Adams converted 114 looks into 789 yards and 14 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Courtland Sutton is off Week 10 and Davante Adams Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Courtland Sutton is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Courtland Sutton by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Davante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	13.8
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	193
Receptions	74	60
Rec/Game	4.4	4.3
Receiving Yards	1,017	789
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	56.4
Receiving TDs	7	14
Targets	124	114
Target Share/Game	7.3	8.1
Age	30	33
Experience	7 yrs	11 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Davante Adams outscored Courtland Sutton by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (13.8 to 10.7). 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 Courtland Sutton or Davante Adams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Courtland Sutton'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 Courtland Sutton and Davante Adams average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Davante Adams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Courtland Sutton or Davante Adams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Courtland Sutton by 3.1 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.