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Davante Adams vs Mack HollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 13.8 PPG and 789 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Mack Hollins (6.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Davante Adams as the starter and Mack Hollins as depth.

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
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 11
WRNew England Patriots#99
Mack Hollins
PPG
6.0
Games
15
Rec
46
Rec Yds
550
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Davante Adams
Mack Hollins

Head to Head

13.8 PPG6.0 PPG
14 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Mack Hollins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Mack Hollins at 27%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Mack Hollins: 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 Mack Hollins managed 6.0 across 15 games with the New England Patriots. A 7.8-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

Davante Adams carries a 7.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Mack Hollins 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 Mack Hollins is off Week 14. 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

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Mack Hollins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Davante Adams outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 133 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Mack Hollins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Mack Hollins 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Mack Hollins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavante AdamsMack Hollins
PPG (Half-PPR)13.86.0
Games Played1415
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)19390
Receptions6046
Rec/Game4.33.1
Receiving Yards789550
Rec Yds/Game56.436.7
Receiving TDs142
Targets11465
Target Share/Game8.14.3
Age3332
Experience11 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 14

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 points per game. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 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 Mack Hollins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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 Mack Hollins average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.8 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Mack Hollins's bye weeks in 2026?

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Mack Hollins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Davante Adams outscored Mack Hollins by 7.8 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.