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Davante Adams vs Jameson Williams

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRLos Angeles RamsPPG LEADER
Davante Adams
PPG
13.8
Games
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 6
WRDetroit Lions
Jameson Williams
PPG
11.0
Games
17
Rec
65
Rec Yds
1,117
Rec TDs
7
Targets
102
Bye
Week 5

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13.8 PPG11.0 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Davante Adams vs Jameson Williams: Who Should You Start?

Davante Adams and Jameson Williams 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 Jameson Williams posted 11.0 PPG in 17 appearances for the Detroit Lions.

A 2.8-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Jameson Williams converted 102 looks into 1117 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Davante Adams sits Week 6 while Jameson Williams is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams outscored Jameson Williams by 2.8 PPG in 2025 (13.8 to 11.0). 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 Jameson Williams in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Jameson Williams's 11.0 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 Jameson Williams average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.8 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Jameson Williams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Davante Adams outscored Jameson Williams by 2.8 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.