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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Tory Horton's 8.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy play this season.

Courtland Sutton is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 1,017 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tory Horton at 8.4 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Courtland Sutton higher, but do not fade Tory Horton entirely.

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

WRSeattle Seahawks#46

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Tory Horton

Head to Head

10.7 PPG8.4 PPG

17 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Courtland Sutton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Courtland Sutton vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Courtland Sutton and Tory Horton for your lineup, you are not alone. Courtland Sutton finished the 2025 season at 10.7 PPG for the Denver Broncos (17 games), and Tory Horton averaged 8.4 for the Seattle Seahawks (7 games).

That 2.3-point weekly advantage for Courtland Sutton is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Courtland Sutton sits Week 10 while Tory Horton is off Week 11. 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

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. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Tory Horton by a projected 39 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. 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.
•Tory Horton is 7 years younger than Courtland Sutton (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	8.4
Games Played	17	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	59
Receptions	74	13
Rec/Game	4.4	1.9
Receiving Yards	1,017	161
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	23.0
Receiving TDs	7	5
Targets	124	22
Target Share/Game	7.3	3.1
Age	30	23
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Courtland Sutton at 10.7 PPG, 2.3 points per game above Tory Horton's 8.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Courtland Sutton or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Tory Horton's 8.4 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 Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Courtland Sutton and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Courtland Sutton or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton outscored Tory Horton by 2.3 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.