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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Jameson Williams's 11.0 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 2.8-PPG advantage is real (13.8 to 11.0), and Davante Adams's 14 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jameson Williams 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

WRDetroit Lions#19

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

13.8 PPG11.0 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Jameson Williams at 50%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

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 11 while Jameson Williams is off Week 6. 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. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Jameson Williams by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Jameson Williams 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.
•Jameson Williams is 8 years younger than Davante Adams (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	11.0
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	187
Receptions	60	65
Rec/Game	4.3	3.8
Receiving Yards	789	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	65.7
Receiving TDs	14	7
Targets	114	102
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.0
Age	33	25
Experience	11 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

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 11, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. 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.