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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Keon ColemanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Keon Coleman's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Davante Adams outscored Keon Coleman by 6.8 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Davante Adams is the clear pick. Keon Coleman profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

WRBuffalo Bills#59

Keon Coleman

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

404

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Keon Coleman

Head to Head

13.8 PPG7.0 PPG

14 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Keon Coleman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Keon Coleman at 32%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Keon Coleman: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Davante Adams put up 13.8 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, while Keon Coleman managed 7.0 across 12 games with the Buffalo Bills. A 6.8-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

The per-game difference of 6.8 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.

Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Keon Coleman drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Keon Coleman 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 Keon Coleman is off Week 7. 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

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Keon Coleman is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Keon Coleman (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Keon Coleman by a projected 116 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Keon Coleman'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.
•Keon Coleman is 10 years younger than Davante Adams (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Keon Coleman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Keon Coleman
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	7.0
Games Played	14	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	84
Receptions	60	38
Rec/Game	4.3	3.2
Receiving Yards	789	404
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	33.7
Receiving TDs	14	4
Targets	114	59
Target Share/Game	8.1	4.9
Age	33	23
Experience	11 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 7.0 for Keon Coleman in 2025. The baseline favors Davante Adams, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or Keon Coleman in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Keon Coleman's 7.0 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 Keon Coleman average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Keon Coleman averaged 7.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 6.8 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Keon Coleman's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Keon Coleman (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Keon Coleman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Keon Coleman by 6.8 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.