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Davante Adams vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett by 6.9 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Davante Adams is the clear pick. Tyler Lockett 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
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 11
WRSeattle Seahawks#99
Tyler Lockett
PPG
6.9
Games
15
Rec
48
Rec Yds
548
Rec TDs
2
Targets
72
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Davante Adams
Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

13.8 PPG6.9 PPG
14 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Tyler Lockett: 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 Tyler Lockett (Seattle Seahawks, 6.9 PPG) by 6.9 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 6.9 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.

Target volume is the story here. Davante Adams saw 114 targets in 2025, while Tyler Lockett drew 72. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Tyler Lockett 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 Tyler Lockett Week 10. 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

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Tyler Lockett 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. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Davante Adams outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 117 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tyler Lockett played 15 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Tyler Lockett 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavante AdamsTyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)13.86.9
Games Played1415
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)193104
Receptions6048
Rec/Game4.33.2
Receiving Yards789548
Rec Yds/Game56.436.5
Receiving TDs142
Targets11472
Target Share/Game8.14.8
Age33-
Experience11 yrs-
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 10

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 6.9 for Tyler Lockett 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 Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.9 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Davante Adams or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Davante Adams outscored Tyler Lockett by 6.9 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.