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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Davante Adams vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy by 7.5 PPG in 2025 with 14 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Davante Adams is the clear pick. Xavier Worthy 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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Davante Adams

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

13.8 PPG6.3 PPG

14 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Davante Adams vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Davante Adams put up 13.8 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Rams in 2025, while Xavier Worthy managed 6.3 across 14 games with the Kansas City Chiefs. A 7.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

The per-game difference of 7.5 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 Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Davante Adams, even in weeks where Xavier Worthy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Davante Adams sits Week 11 while Xavier Worthy is off Week 6. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

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

Did You Know?

•Davante Adams outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 128 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•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.
•Xavier Worthy is 10 years younger than Davante Adams (23 vs 33), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Davante Adams vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Davante Adams	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.8	6.3
Games Played	14	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	193	88
Receptions	60	42
Rec/Game	4.3	3.0
Receiving Yards	789	532
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	38.0
Receiving TDs	14	1
Targets	114	73
Target Share/Game	8.1	5.2
Age	33	23
Experience	11 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 7.5 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Davante Adams or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Davante Adams outscored Xavier Worthy by 7.5 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.