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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Tetairoa McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams is the better play on a neutral week. 13.8 PPG with 789 yards gives a reliable baseline. Tetairoa McMillan at 10.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Davante Adams higher, but do not fade Tetairoa McMillan entirely.

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

WRCarolina Panthers#26

Tetairoa McMillan

PPG

10.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

122

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Tetairoa McMillan

Head to Head

13.8 PPG10.5 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Tetairoa McMillan at 48%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Tetairoa McMillan: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Davante Adams and Tetairoa McMillan is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Rams wide receiver put up 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Tetairoa McMillan of the Carolina Panthers averaged 10.5 in 17. A 3.3-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.3 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Davante Adams turned 114 targets into 789 yards and 14 touchdowns, while Tetairoa McMillan converted 122 looks into 1014 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 Tetairoa McMillan 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tetairoa McMillan 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. Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Tetairoa McMillan by a projected 56 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tetairoa McMillan played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Tetairoa McMillan 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.
•Tetairoa McMillan saw 122 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Tetairoa McMillan is 10 years younger than Davante Adams (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Tetairoa McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Tetairoa McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	10.5
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	179
Receptions	60	70
Rec/Game	4.3	4.1
Receiving Yards	789	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	59.6
Receiving TDs	14	7
Targets	114	122
Target Share/Game	8.1	7.2
Age	33	23
Experience	11 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 5

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 10.5 for Tetairoa McMillan 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 Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.3 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Tetairoa McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Tetairoa McMillan a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Tetairoa McMillan by 3.3 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.