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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Jameson WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Deebo Samuel Sr.'s 9.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (11.0 to 9.5), and Jameson Williams's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Deebo Samuel Sr. is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRWashington Commanders#36

Deebo Samuel Sr.

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

727

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Jameson Williams

Head to Head

9.5 PPG11.0 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Deebo Samuel Sr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #36 at the position). Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Deebo Samuel Sr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Jameson Williams at 50%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Jameson Williams: The Full Breakdown

Deebo Samuel Sr. and Jameson Williams are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 PPG across 16 games with the Washington Commanders, while Jameson Williams posted 11.0 PPG in 17 appearances for the Detroit Lions.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Jameson Williams 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Deebo Samuel Sr. turned 99 targets into 727 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Jameson Williams converted 102 looks into 1117 yards and 7 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 Jameson Williams 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

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: Deebo Samuel Sr. (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Deebo Samuel Sr. by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Deebo Samuel Sr.'s 16. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jameson Williams saw 102 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Jameson Williams is 5 years younger than Deebo Samuel Sr. (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Jameson Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Deebo Samuel Sr.	Jameson Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.5	11.0
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	152	187
Receptions	72	65
Rec/Game	4.5	3.8
Receiving Yards	727	1,117
Rec Yds/Game	45.4	65.7
Receiving TDs	5	7
Targets	99	102
Target Share/Game	6.2	6.0
Age	30	25
Experience	6 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

Jameson Williams outscored Deebo Samuel Sr. by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (11.0 to 9.5). 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. or Jameson Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 PPG compared to Deebo Samuel Sr.'s 9.5 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 Jameson Williams average in 2025?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Deebo Samuel Sr. and Jameson Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Deebo Samuel Sr. or Jameson Williams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Deebo Samuel Sr. by 1.5 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.