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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Drake LondonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Davante Adams's 13.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Drake London edges Davante Adams by 0.2 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Drake London goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Drake London

Head to Head

13.8 PPG14.0 PPG

14 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Davante Adams vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Davante Adams and Drake London is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.2 PPG in 2025, this is one of those wide receiver decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG with the Los Angeles Rams across 14 games, and Drake London posted 14.0 with the Atlanta Falcons in 12.

When two wide receivers are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Drake London converted 112 looks into 919 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Davante Adams by a projected 3 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Davante Adams 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 wide receiver position.
•Drake London is 9 years younger than Davante Adams (24 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Drake London
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	14.0
Games Played	14	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	168
Receptions	60	68
Rec/Game	4.3	5.7
Receiving Yards	789	919
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	76.6
Receiving TDs	14	7
Targets	114	112
Target Share/Game	8.1	9.3
Age	33	24
Experience	11 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Drake London holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.0 points per game. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to Davante Adams's 13.8 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 Davante Adams and Drake London average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.2 points per game.

Do Davante Adams and Drake London share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Davante Adams and Drake London share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Davante Adams or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Davante Adams by 0.2 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.