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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs RJ HarveyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to RJ Harvey's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Davante Adams (13.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. RJ Harvey (10.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

RBDenver Broncos#27

RJ Harvey

PPG

10.8

Games

Rush Yds

540

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

356

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

RJ Harvey

Head to Head

13.8 PPG10.8 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). RJ Harvey: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #27 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB in most league formats.

Davante Adams vs RJ Harvey: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against RJ Harvey (RB, Denver Broncos) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while RJ Harvey posted 10.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 11, RJ Harvey in Week 10. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. RJ Harvey 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. RJ Harvey (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored RJ Harvey by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•RJ Harvey played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means RJ Harvey 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.
•RJ Harvey is 8 years younger than Davante Adams (25 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs RJ Harvey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	RJ Harvey
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	10.8
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	184
Rushing Yards	0	540
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	31.8
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	60	47
Receiving Yards	789	356
Targets	114	58
Total TDs	14	12
Age	33	25
Experience	11 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Davante Adams holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 13.8 points per game. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 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 RJ Harvey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to RJ Harvey's 10.8 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 RJ Harvey average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. RJ Harvey averaged 10.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and RJ Harvey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and RJ Harvey (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.