Davante Adams vs DeVonta Smith: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Davante Adams and DeVonta Smith is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver put up 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; DeVonta Smith of the Philadelphia Eagles averaged 9.6 in 17. A 4.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.2 points favors Davante Adams, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 touchdowns, while DeVonta Smith converted 113 looks into 1008 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: Davante Adams is off Week 6 and DeVonta Smith Week 5. 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.
