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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.2-PPG advantage is real (13.8 to 11.6), and Davante Adams's 14 touchdowns show scoring upside. Garrett Wilson is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

WRNew York Jets#16

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

13.8 PPG11.6 PPG

14 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Garrett Wilson at 53%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG across 14 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Garrett Wilson posted 11.6 PPG in 7 appearances for the New York Jets.

A 2.2-PPG gap gives Davante Adams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Davante Adams sits Week 11 while Garrett Wilson is off Week 13. 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: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Garrett Wilson by a projected 37 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. 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.
•Garrett Wilson is 8 years younger than Davante Adams (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	11.6
Games Played	14	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	81
Receptions	60	36
Rec/Game	4.3	5.1
Receiving Yards	789	395
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	56.4
Receiving TDs	14	4
Targets	114	59
Target Share/Game	8.1	8.4
Age	33	25
Experience	11 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 13

Summary

Davante Adams outscored Garrett Wilson by 2.2 PPG in 2025 (13.8 to 11.6). 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 Davante Adams or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.2 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Garrett Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Garrett Wilson by 2.2 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.