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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Tory Horton's 8.4 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 Tory Horton by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Davante Adams is the clear pick. Tory Horton 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

WRSeattle Seahawks#46

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Tory Horton

Head to Head

13.8 PPG8.4 PPG

14 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Davante Adams and Tory Horton for your lineup, you are not alone. Davante Adams finished the 2025 season at 13.8 PPG for the Los Angeles Rams (14 games), and Tory Horton averaged 8.4 for the Seattle Seahawks (7 games).

That 5.4-point weekly advantage for Davante Adams is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Tory Horton by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. 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.
•Tory Horton is 10 years younger than Davante Adams (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	8.4
Games Played	14	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	59
Receptions	60	13
Rec/Game	4.3	1.9
Receiving Yards	789	161
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	23.0
Receiving TDs	14	5
Targets	114	22
Target Share/Game	8.1	3.1
Age	33	23
Experience	11 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Davante Adams at 13.8 PPG, 5.4 points per game above Tory Horton's 8.4. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Tory Horton's 8.4 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 Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

Do Davante Adams and Tory Horton share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Davante Adams and Tory Horton share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Davante Adams or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Tory Horton by 5.4 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.