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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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. Travis Hunter (7.1 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Davante Adams as the starter and Travis Hunter 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

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

WRJacksonville Jaguars#58

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Travis Hunter

Head to Head

13.8 PPG7.1 PPG

14 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two wide receivers. Davante Adams (Los Angeles Rams) averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games in 2025, outscoring Travis Hunter (Jacksonville Jaguars, 7.1 PPG) by 6.7 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

A 6.7-PPG gap gives Davante Adams the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Travis Hunter posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Davante Adams is off Week 11 and Travis Hunter Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Travis Hunter 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. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 114 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter'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.
•Travis Hunter is 10 years younger than Davante Adams (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Travis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	7.1
Games Played	14	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	50
Receptions	60	28
Rec/Game	4.3	4.0
Receiving Yards	789	298
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	42.6
Receiving TDs	14	1
Targets	114	45
Target Share/Game	8.1	6.4
Age	33	23
Experience	11 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Davante Adams outscored Travis Hunter by 6.7 PPG in 2025 (13.8 to 7.1). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or Travis Hunter in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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 Travis Hunter average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 6.7 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Travis Hunter's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Davante Adams or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Travis Hunter by 6.7 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.