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Dallas Goedert vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Dallas Goedert (10.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5
Dallas Goedert
PPG
10.3
Games
15
Rec
60
Rec Yds
591
Rec TDs
11
Targets
82
Bye
Week 10
WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER
Davante Adams
PPG
13.8
Games
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Dallas Goedert
Davante Adams

Head to Head

10.3 PPG13.8 PPG
15 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 1 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Davante Adams posted 13.8 PPG across 14 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Dallas Goedert has his bye in Week 10, Davante Adams in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Dallas Goedert is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Dallas Goedert (age 31) 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 Dallas Goedert by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Dallas Goedert played 15 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Dallas Goedert 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.
  • Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDallas GoedertDavante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)10.313.8
Games Played1514
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)155193
Receptions6060
Rec/Game4.04.3
Receiving Yards591789
Rec Yds/Game39.456.4
Receiving TDs1114
Targets82114
Target Share/Game5.58.1
Age3133
Experience7 yrs11 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 10Week 11

Summary

Davante Adams outscored Dallas Goedert by 3.5 PPG in 2025 (13.8 to 10.3). 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 Dallas Goedert or Davante Adams in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 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 Dallas Goedert and Davante Adams average in 2025?

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and Davante Adams's bye weeks in 2026?

Dallas Goedert (PHI) 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.