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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

DeVonta Smith vs Drake LondonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to DeVonta Smith's 9.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London is the better play on a neutral week. 14.0 PPG with 919 yards gives a reliable baseline. DeVonta Smith at 9.6 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Drake London higher, but do not fade DeVonta Smith entirely.

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

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WRPhiladelphia Eagles#34

DeVonta Smith

PPG

9.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,008

Rec TDs

Targets

113

Bye

Week 10

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

DeVonta Smith

Drake London

Head to Head

9.6 PPG14.0 PPG

17 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

DeVonta Smith: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #34 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, DeVonta Smith is producing at 44% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

DeVonta Smith vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

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 10 and Drake London Week 11. 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Drake London is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. DeVonta Smith is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: DeVonta Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored DeVonta Smith by a projected 75 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•DeVonta Smith played 17 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means DeVonta Smith contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•DeVonta Smith saw 113 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

DeVonta Smith vs Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	DeVonta Smith	Drake London
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.6	14.0
Games Played	17	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	163	168
Receptions	77	68
Rec/Game	4.5	5.7
Receiving Yards	1,008	919
Rec Yds/Game	59.3	76.6
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	113	112
Target Share/Game	6.6	9.3
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

14.0 PPG for Drake London versus 9.6 for DeVonta Smith in 2025. The baseline favors Drake London, 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 DeVonta Smith or Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 PPG compared to DeVonta Smith's 9.6 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 DeVonta Smith and Drake London average in 2025?▾

DeVonta Smith averaged 9.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.4 points per game.

When are DeVonta Smith and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?▾

DeVonta Smith (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Drake London (ATL) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is DeVonta Smith or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored DeVonta Smith by 4.4 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.