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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Deebo Samuel Sr. is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Deebo Samuel Sr. is the better play on a neutral week. 9.5 PPG with 802 yards gives a reliable baseline. Xavier Worthy at 6.3 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Deebo Samuel Sr. higher, but do not fade Xavier Worthy entirely.

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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Deebo Samuel Sr.

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

9.5 PPG6.3 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Deebo Samuel Sr.: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #36 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Deebo Samuel Sr. carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Deebo Samuel Sr. vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Deebo Samuel Sr. and Xavier Worthy is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Washington Commanders wide receiver put up 9.5 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Xavier Worthy of the Kansas City Chiefs averaged 6.3 in 14. A 3.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.2 points favors Deebo Samuel Sr., 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. Deebo Samuel Sr. saw 99 targets in 2025, while Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Deebo Samuel Sr., even in weeks where Xavier Worthy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Deebo Samuel Sr. has his bye in Week 7, and Xavier Worthy 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

Deebo Samuel Sr. 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: Deebo Samuel Sr. (age 30) 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?

•Deebo Samuel Sr. outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Deebo Samuel Sr. played 16 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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.
•Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Deebo Samuel Sr.	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.5	6.3
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	152	88
Receptions	72	42
Rec/Game	4.5	3.0
Receiving Yards	727	532
Rec Yds/Game	45.4	38.0
Receiving TDs	5	1
Targets	99	73
Target Share/Game	6.2	5.2
Age	30	23
Experience	6 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

9.5 PPG for Deebo Samuel Sr. versus 6.3 for Xavier Worthy in 2025. The baseline favors Deebo Samuel Sr., 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Deebo Samuel Sr. has the edge at 9.5 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. and Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. averaged 9.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Deebo Samuel Sr. and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Deebo Samuel Sr. or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Deebo Samuel Sr. outscored Xavier Worthy by 3.2 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.