Courtland Sutton vs Jakobi Meyers: Who Should You Start?
Courtland Sutton and Jakobi Meyers 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 Jakobi Meyers posted 8.6 PPG in 16 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
A 2.1-PPG gap gives Courtland Sutton 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 Jakobi Meyers converted 110 looks into 835 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Courtland Sutton sits Week 14 while Jakobi Meyers is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.