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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton or Tank DellWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start Courtland Sutton over Tank Dell in 2026.

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 PPG in 2025 to Tank Dell's 8.5, a 2.2 point per game edge. Sutton also stayed healthier, playing 17 games to 12, which steadies his weekly floor.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 8.5), and Courtland Sutton's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tank Dell 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#21PPG LEADER

Courtland Sutton

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,017

Rec TDs

Targets

124

Bye

Week 10

WRHouston Texans

Tank Dell

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

588

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Tank Dell

Head to Head

10.7 PPG8.5 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Tank Dell: Unranked WR. Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Tank Dell at 39%. That per-game gap means Courtland Sutton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Courtland Sutton vs Tank Dell: The Full Breakdown

Courtland Sutton and Tank Dell 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 Tank Dell posted 8.5 PPG in 12 appearances for the Houston Texans.

A 2.2-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.

Target volume is the story here. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Tank Dell drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Tank Dell posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Courtland Sutton is off Week 10 and Tank Dell Week 14. 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

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: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tank Dell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Tank Dell by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tank Dell's 12. That durability gap means Courtland Sutton contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Courtland Sutton scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 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 Tank Dell: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Tank Dell
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	8.5
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	102
Receptions	74	48
Rec/Game	4.4	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,017	588
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	49.0
Receiving TDs	7	4
Targets	124	72
Target Share/Game	7.3	6.0
Age	30	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

Courtland Sutton outscored Tank Dell by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (10.7 to 8.5). 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 Tank Dell in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Tank Dell's 8.5 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.

Should I draft Courtland Sutton or Tank Dell in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Courtland Sutton is the earlier pick. He averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 to Tank Dell's 8.5, a 2.2 point per game edge over a full season. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Courtland Sutton and Tank Dell average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tank Dell averaged 8.5 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Tank Dell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton (DEN) has a bye in Week 10, and Tank Dell (HOU) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Courtland Sutton or Tank Dell a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton outscored Tank Dell by 2.2 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.