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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Davante Adams's 13.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Davante Adams (13.8 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.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRLos Angeles Rams#8

Davante Adams

PPG

13.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

114

Bye

Week 11

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Trey McBride

Head to Head

13.8 PPG14.9 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 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 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Davante Adams vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 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, Trey McBride in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Davante Adams by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Trey McBride 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.
•Trey McBride saw 169 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Trey McBride is 7 years younger than Davante Adams (26 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	14.9
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	253
Receptions	60	126
Rec/Game	4.3	7.4
Receiving Yards	789	1,239
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	72.9
Receiving TDs	14	11
Targets	114	169
Target Share/Game	8.1	9.9
Age	33	26
Experience	11 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 1.1 points per game above Davante Adams's 13.8. 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 Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Davante Adams's 13.8 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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