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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Demario Douglas vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Demario Douglas's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.6 PPG with 395 yards gives a reliable baseline. Demario Douglas at 7.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Garrett Wilson higher, but do not fade Demario Douglas entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRNew England Patriots#99

Demario Douglas

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Demario Douglas

Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

7.0 PPG11.6 PPG

16 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Demario Douglas: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Demario Douglas is producing at 32% of elite pace and Garrett Wilson at 53%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Demario Douglas vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Demario Douglas and Garrett Wilson for your lineup, you are not alone. Demario Douglas finished the 2025 season at 7.0 PPG for the New England Patriots (16 games), and Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 for the New York Jets (7 games).

That 4.6-point weekly advantage for Garrett Wilson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Demario Douglas turned 82 targets into 548 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Garrett Wilson converted 59 looks into 395 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Demario Douglas sits Week 14 while Garrett Wilson is off Week 13. 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

Garrett Wilson is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Demario Douglas is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Demario Douglas (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Demario Douglas by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Demario Douglas played 16 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Demario Douglas contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Garrett Wilson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Demario Douglas saw 82 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Demario Douglas vs Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Demario Douglas	Garrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.0	11.6
Games Played	16	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	81
Receptions	55	36
Rec/Game	3.4	5.1
Receiving Yards	548	395
Rec Yds/Game	34.3	56.4
Receiving TDs	2	4
Targets	82	59
Target Share/Game	5.1	8.4
Age	-	25
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Garrett Wilson at 11.6 PPG, 4.6 points per game above Demario Douglas's 7.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Demario Douglas or Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 PPG compared to Demario Douglas's 7.0 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 Demario Douglas and Garrett Wilson average in 2025?▾

Demario Douglas averaged 7.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Demario Douglas and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Demario Douglas (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Demario Douglas or Garrett Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Demario Douglas by 4.6 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.