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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Deebo Samuel Sr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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 2.4-PPG advantage is real (9.5 to 7.1), and Deebo Samuel Sr.'s 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Travis Hunter 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

WRJacksonville Jaguars#58

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Travis Hunter

Head to Head

9.5 PPG7.1 PPG

16 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Deebo Samuel Sr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #36 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Deebo Samuel Sr. is producing at 43% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Deebo Samuel Sr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

Deebo Samuel Sr. and Travis Hunter 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 Travis Hunter posted 7.1 PPG in 7 appearances for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 2.4-PPG gap gives Deebo Samuel Sr. 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. Deebo Samuel Sr. saw 99 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Deebo Samuel Sr., even in weeks where Travis Hunter posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 7 bye. That means you need a backup plan at wide receiver for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

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. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Deebo Samuel Sr. outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Deebo Samuel Sr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. That durability gap means Deebo Samuel Sr. contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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.
•Travis Hunter is 7 years younger than Deebo Samuel Sr. (23 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Deebo Samuel Sr.	Travis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.5	7.1
Games Played	16	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	152	50
Receptions	72	28
Rec/Game	4.5	4.0
Receiving Yards	727	298
Rec Yds/Game	45.4	42.6
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	99	45
Target Share/Game	6.2	6.4
Age	30	23
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Deebo Samuel Sr. outscored Travis Hunter by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (9.5 to 7.1). 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 Travis Hunter in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Deebo Samuel Sr. has the edge at 9.5 PPG compared to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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 Travis Hunter average in 2025?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

Do Deebo Samuel Sr. and Travis Hunter share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Deebo Samuel Sr. and Travis Hunter share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Deebo Samuel Sr. or Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. outscored Travis Hunter by 2.4 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.