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Davante Adams vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.0-PPG advantage is real (13.8 to 10.8), and Davante Adams's 14 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyreek Hill is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 11
WRMiami Dolphins#20
Tyreek Hill
PPG
10.8
Games
4
Rec
21
Rec Yds
265
Rec TDs
1
Targets
29
Bye
Week 6

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Davante Adams
Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

13.8 PPG10.8 PPG
14 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Davante Adams is producing at 63% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG across 14 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG in 4 appearances for the Miami Dolphins.

A 3.0-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 Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 11, and Tyreek Hill rests in Week 6. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Davante Adams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tyreek Hill 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Davante Adams outscored Tyreek Hill by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Davante Adams played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatDavante AdamsTyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)13.810.8
Games Played144
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)19343
Receptions6021
Rec/Game4.35.3
Receiving Yards789265
Rec Yds/Game56.466.3
Receiving TDs141
Targets11429
Target Share/Game8.17.3
Age3332
Experience11 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 6

Summary

Davante Adams outscored Tyreek Hill by 3.0 PPG in 2025 (13.8 to 10.8). 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Davante Adams or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Davante Adams outscored Tyreek Hill by 3.0 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.