DeVonta Smith vs Drake London: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between DeVonta Smith and Drake London is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver put up 9.6 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Drake London of the Atlanta Falcons averaged 14.0 in 12. A 4.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.4 points favors Drake London, 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.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. DeVonta Smith turned 113 targets into 1008 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Drake London converted 112 looks into 919 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
One scheduling note: DeVonta Smith is off Week 5 and Drake London Week 12. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
