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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Courtland Sutton vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Courtland Sutton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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. Tyler Lockett at 6.9 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Courtland Sutton higher, but do not fade Tyler Lockett 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#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Courtland Sutton

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

10.7 PPG6.9 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Courtland Sutton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #21 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Courtland Sutton is producing at 49% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Courtland Sutton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Courtland Sutton vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Courtland Sutton and Tyler Lockett for your lineup, you are not alone. Courtland Sutton finished the 2025 season at 10.7 PPG for the Denver Broncos (17 games), and Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 for the Seattle Seahawks (15 games).

That 3.8-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 Tyler Lockett drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Tyler Lockett posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 10 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Courtland Sutton is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Lockett is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Courtland Sutton (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Courtland Sutton outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Courtland Sutton played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Lockett's 15. 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.
•Both players share a Week 10 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Courtland Sutton vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Courtland Sutton	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.7	6.9
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	182	104
Receptions	74	48
Rec/Game	4.4	3.2
Receiving Yards	1,017	548
Rec Yds/Game	59.8	36.5
Receiving TDs	7	2
Targets	124	72
Target Share/Game	7.3	4.8
Age	30	-
Experience	7 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Courtland Sutton at 10.7 PPG, 3.8 points per game above Tyler Lockett's 6.9. 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 Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Courtland Sutton has the edge at 10.7 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Courtland Sutton averaged 10.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

Do Courtland Sutton and Tyler Lockett share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Courtland Sutton and Tyler Lockett share a Week 10 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Courtland Sutton or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Courtland Sutton outscored Tyler Lockett by 3.8 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.