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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Elic AyomanorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Deebo Samuel Sr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Deebo Samuel Sr. is the better fantasy play this season.

Deebo Samuel Sr. has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.5-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 6.0), and Deebo Samuel Sr.'s 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Elic Ayomanor 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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WRWashington Commanders#36PPG LEADER

Deebo Samuel Sr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

727

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRTennessee Titans#99

Elic Ayomanor

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

515

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Elic Ayomanor

Head to Head

9.5 PPG6.0 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Deebo Samuel Sr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #36 at the position). Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Deebo Samuel Sr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Elic Ayomanor at 27%. That ranking gap means Deebo Samuel Sr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Elic Ayomanor: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Deebo Samuel Sr. (Washington Commanders) finished the 2025 season averaging 9.5 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Elic Ayomanor (Tennessee Titans) came in at 6.0 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Deebo Samuel Sr. carries a 3.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Deebo Samuel Sr. turned 99 targets into 727 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Elic Ayomanor converted 89 looks into 515 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Deebo Samuel Sr. has his bye in Week 7, and Elic Ayomanor rests in Week 5. 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Elic Ayomanor is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Deebo Samuel Sr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Deebo Samuel Sr. outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 60 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Deebo Samuel Sr. scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Deebo Samuel Sr. saw 99 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Elic Ayomanor is 8 years younger than Deebo Samuel Sr. (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Elic Ayomanor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Deebo Samuel Sr.	Elic Ayomanor
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.5	6.0
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	152	96
Receptions	72	41
Rec/Game	4.5	2.6
Receiving Yards	727	515
Rec Yds/Game	45.4	32.2
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	99	89
Target Share/Game	6.2	5.6
Age	30	22
Experience	6 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Deebo Samuel Sr. holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.5 points per game. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Deebo Samuel Sr. or Elic Ayomanor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Deebo Samuel Sr. has the edge at 9.5 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. and Elic Ayomanor average in 2025?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.5 points per game.

When are Deebo Samuel Sr. and Elic Ayomanor's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Deebo Samuel Sr. or Elic Ayomanor a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. outscored Elic Ayomanor by 3.5 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.